Current Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC) championship leader, Maro Engel, crashed in the Hatzenbach, bringing out a code 60 which lasted the majority of the session. Being one of a few drivers to already have passed the corner where Engel crashed, Max Verstappen set the pace with an 8:14.459 in the No.3 Verstappen Racing Mercedes.

Following post-race technical inspections, the No.93 Acura will be starting the 24 Hours of Daytona from pole after the No.31 Cadillac was demoted to the back of the GTP field.

Over the past couple of weeks, major news has been breaking out left, right and centre up and down all the endurance paddocks.