Overview

• Starting third, Max Verstappen seized the lead at Turn 1 and built a near‑minute advantage during a two‑hour double stint in Emil Frey Racing’s Ferrari 296 GT3.
• Co-driver Chris Lulham managed the closing stints to secure victory by roughly 20–25 seconds over the nearest challenger.
• Verstappen said he wants to contest the Nürburgring 24 Hours in the future but stressed he and the team need more experience before entering.
• Recent laps at the circuit earned Verstappen the Nordschleife permit that makes him eligible to pursue a 24-hour entry.
• The result capped a strong month that included F1 wins in Monza and Baku, with Italian media praising the Ferrari GT3 triumph and Helmut Marko highlighting Verstappen’s commitment ahead of Singapore.