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Verstappen Wins GT3 Debut at the Nordschleife With Emil Frey Ferrari

The result strengthens his pathway to a Nürburgring 24 Hours bid next year, with further preparation expected.

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen wins debut NLS GT3 race.
The #31 Ferrari 296 GT3 driven by Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Christopher Lulham of Great Britain during the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, the 57th ADAC Barbarossapreis, at Nürburgring on September 27, 2025 in Nuerburg, Germany.
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Overview

  • Driving the No. 31 Ferrari 296 GT3 for Emil Frey Racing, Max Verstappen and Chris Lulham won the NLS round at the Nürburgring on September 27.
  • Verstappen started third, seized the lead on lap one, and built a gap of roughly a minute during a double stint before handing over to Lulham.
  • Lulham managed the closing phase and finished with a margin of about 24 seconds over the Ford Mustang GT3 shared by Dennis Fetzer, Jann Mardenborough and Fabio Scherer.
  • Newsweek reported Verstappen set the race’s fastest lap at 7:51.514 during his stint as he extended the lead through traffic and yellow flags.
  • Verstappen said he wants to contest the Nürburgring 24 Hours but needs more experience, and Motorsport Week reported his recent laps could qualify him for a 24-hour entry next year.