Despite claims that the Mercedes-AMG GT3 was 35 kilograms heavier than usual, the rumor is completely unfounded. The car raced normally, just as it had in previous years, and no such penalty was ever issued to Verstappen. playerbros.org
False Rumor: Max Verstappen Weight Penalty Debunked

Persistent social media rumors falsely claimed Max Verstappen received a 35-kilogram weight penalty at the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours.
