# @hypewhip on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYjEC0QKEa7
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65871376-hypewhip-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/e591bd384e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-20T04:59:17.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** HYPEWHIP (@hypewhip) — https://gondola.cc/hypewhip

## Caption

Bro turned off the ac 💀

A roaring crowd at the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours watched a budget Dacia Logan hatchback completely upstage three-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen.

While Verstappen’s high-tech Mercedes-AMG GT3 suffered a late-race mechanical failure and was forced to retire, the fan-favorite Dacia survived a crash, penalties, and relentless engine issues to heroically cross the finish line.

The dramatic contrast between the pinnacle of motorsport engineering and a fan-funded, blue-collar underdog captured the hearts of fans worldwide.

Do you think the spirit of endurance racing is better represented by cutting-edge hypercars or these beloved, low-budget passion projects?

What are your thoughts? 🤔💭

( Media: 24h Nürburgring / Edit: @ tuned.media/tt )

#dacia #mercedes #maxverstappen #nürburgring #motorsport

## Stats

- **Views:** 1,087,794
- **Likes:** 201,841
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- **Comments:** 695

## Tags

maxverstappen, mercedes, nürburgring, motorsport, dacia

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