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Verstappen Wins Nürburgring GT3 Debut, Sets Fastest Lap in Red Bull‑Liveried Ferrari

A dominant opening stint set up the win, with a careful path toward a future Nürburgring 24 Hours entry.

Verstappen celebrates his debut GT3 win
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George Russell heads into the British Grand Prix haunted by rumours that Max Verstappen has accepted an offer to replace him next year. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Overview

  • The four-time F1 champion took part in Saturday’s four-hour NLS race after securing his Nordschleife GT3 permit about two weeks earlier.
  • Starting third with co-driver Chris Lulham, Verstappen grabbed the lead at Turn 1 and built roughly a one-minute cushion before handing over.
  • Lulham brought the Emil Frey Racing Ferrari 296 GT3 home by about 24 seconds as Verstappen’s stint stood as the race’s fastest.
  • Organizers named Verstappen Fahrer des Tages in recognition of his performance on the Nordschleife.
  • Verstappen says he will target the Nürburgring 24 Hours once he gains more experience, as he returns to F1 in Singapore trailing Oscar Piastri by 69 points with seven races left.