Overview

• After winning his GT3 debut with Chris Lulham, Verstappen published onboard footage of his fastest Nürburgring NLS race lap, a reported 7:51.514 in an Emil Frey Ferrari 296 GT3.
• Rivals praised the crossover performance, with George Russell saying drivers were "pretty jealous" and peers highlighting Verstappen’s adaptability beyond F1.
• Despite back‑to‑back F1 victories in Monza and Baku, Verstappen labeled himself the underdog in the title fight and remains 69 points behind leader Oscar Piastri.
• The FIA issued a heat warning for the Singapore Grand Prix; Marina Bay is a high‑downforce, high‑degradation street circuit with Pirelli’s C3–C5 tyres and a historically high 93% Safety Car likelihood.
• Verstappen said any 2026 Nürburgring 24h entry would hinge on his F1 commitments and the complexity of the new regulations, as Ford’s Mustang GT3 program cited remaining handling and agility work after benchmarking his pace.