US Edition‘Secret’ Verstappen Nurburgring GT3 test goes VIRAL
- Max Verstappen conducted a secret GT3 test last weekend at the Nürburgring Nordschleife driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 car under the pseudonym 'Franz Hermann'.
- The test occurred during Verstappen’s rest weekend between the Miami and Imola Formula 1 Grands Prix and aimed to help him acquire a DMSB Permit Nordschleife racing license.
- Onboard and offboard videos showed Verstappen driving at high speed for Verstappen.com Racing, with reports indicating he completed a lap slightly faster than the standing GT3 record around the 20.832 km circuit.
- Former F1 drivers Ralf Schumacher and Timo Glock praised Verstappen’s adaptability and talent, with Schumacher stating, "I think he did a 7:35," a lap time considered really outstanding.
- The test’s public exposure raised concerns about safety due to the Nordschleife’s danger and possible unease from Red Bull leadership, while Verstappen's pursuit of GT3 competition in 2026 remains speculative.
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‘Secret’ Verstappen Nurburgring GT3 test goes VIRAL
A ‘secret’ Verstappen Nurburgring GT3 test that took place last weekend – in between the Miami and Imola F1 GPs – is drawing a lot more attention than the dutchman would’ve liked. Following the birth of his first child to Kelly Piquet, rather than return home on his rest weekend, he instead turned laps in a Ferrari 296 GT3 race car. The Verstappen Nurburgring GT3 test took place as part of a regular Nurburgring Langstrecken Series (NLS) practi…
Verstappen responds to Ferrari test criticism
Formula 1 champion sparks debate with high-speed laps of Nürburgring during a Ferrari test - Never one to shy away from the edge, Max Verstappen stirred the motorsport world last week with a controversial and exhilarating performance on the Nürburgring's Nordschleife. Driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 under the pseudonym 'Franz Hermann', the four-time Formula One World…
Why Haas F1 drivers aren't allowed to copy Verstappen
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen provoked rampant intrigue in the motorsport community last weekend when he drove a Ferrari – of all things – in a test at the Nurburgring Norschleife. Now, Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu says his team’s driver’s won’t be following the Red Bull racer's example.Verstappen took advantage of the gap between the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and this ...Keep reading
Verstappen explains 'Franz Hermann' and Nordschleife race plans
Max Verstappen captivated both Formula 1 and the wider motorsport community by using his time between F1 races to go 'undercover' for a Nurburgring Nordschleife test run.In the gap between F1's Miami and Emilia Romagna Grands Prix, Verstappen ran on track during a Friday test session ahead of the third round of the ADAC Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (formerly known as the VLN series).He drove a Ferrari 296 GT3 operated by Emil Frey Racing, the …
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