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Max Verstappen Confirms GT3 Debut at Nürburgring NLS9 With Emil Frey Ferrari

The outing follows his recent Nordschleife Grade A permit, advancing his goal of a future Nürburgring 24 Hours entry.

Overview

  • Verstappen is entered for Saturday’s four-hour NLS9 race in the #31 Ferrari 296 GT3 run by Emil Frey Racing in Verstappen.com Racing colours.
  • He shares driving duties with British racer Chris Lulham, a Team Redline figure who also recently secured a DMSB Nordschleife Grade A permit.
  • The GT3 start comes two weeks after Verstappen completed the Nordschleife licensing pathway, including laps in a restricted Porsche Cayman GT4.
  • Series officials from Germany’s DMSB are due on site, allowing any lap times or classifications to be formally recorded.
  • The move aligns with Verstappen’s stated aim to tackle the Nürburgring 24 Hours, with Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko expressing support for the program.