# Verstappen’s Weight Penalty Myth Debunked

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Podcast: [F1 News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/f1-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493742)
Published: 2026-05-30T02:57:55+00:00
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A viral rumor claims Max Verstappen got a 35kg weight penalty at the Nurburgring 24 Hours — but it’s pure fiction. His Mercedes-AMG GT3 raced at its standard 1,355kg, just like last year. The “penalty” stems from a misleading headline about a “brutal BoP penalty” that spread unchecked across Reddit and other sites. The 35kg difference cited actually existed between his car and the McLaren 720S GT3 — a known weight gap in GT3 racing, not a penalty. The Mercedes, with its front-mounted V8, is inherently heavier than mid-engined rivals. This is a textbook case of social media amplifying a single statistic out of context — a reminder to always verify before believing. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/14c18ab2426b8b2d

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