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Verstappen Wins Nürburgring GT3 Debut as Rivals Question BoP

Rival drivers questioned the Ferrari’s BoP following reports of a 7:45 practice lap that officials did not verify.

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Max Verstappen, Nurburgring Ferrari 296 GT3
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Overview

  • Max Verstappen and Chris Lulham won the 57th ADAC Barbarossa Prize (NLS9) in Emil Frey Racing’s Ferrari 296 GT3, finishing 24.496 seconds clear of HRT’s No. 9 Ford Mustang.
  • Verstappen started third, grabbed the lead at Turn 1, and built an advantage of more than one minute before handing the car to Lulham after a double stint.
  • Paddock reports cited an exceptionally quick 7:45 practice lap by Verstappen, but the time was not officially recorded and remains unverified.
  • Several rival drivers raised Balance of Performance concerns about the Ferrari’s configuration; Verstappen denied any irregularities and urged critics not to spread rumors.
  • After the win, Verstappen said he wants to tackle the Nürburgring 24 Hours and indicated he needs more NLS mileage, with 2026 as a realistic target.