Nothing Max Can't Do! Red Bull's Verstappen Dominates In First GT3 Race At Nordschleife

Max Verstappen made a sensational entrance into GT3 racing on Saturday, leading the four-hour Nordschleife event by over a minute at the halfway mark.

The Dutch superstar, after qualifying P3, immediately

seized P1 with a brilliant outside maneuver at the first corner, setting the tone for a commanding performance.

There’s a reason Max Verstappen recruited sim racer Chris Lulham for his team. 👀

Watch him race the Ferrari 296 GT3 around Nordschleife. pic.twitter.com/s6kfoxddda

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Perfect Platform for the Team

Verstappen completed the first two hours with remarkable poise and precision, establishing a significant gap over the #6 Ford team. By the halfway stage, he had completed 15 laps, providing the #31 Emil Frey Racing team an ideal platform.

Chris Lulham is set to take over for the next stint during the upcoming pit stops, inheriting a massive cushion thanks to Verstappen’s flawless opening drive.

Breaking the Unbreakable

Known as the ‘Green Hell,’ the Nordschleife has long intimidated even the most experienced drivers.

Verstappen, behind the wheel of a Ferrari 296 GT3, completed a lap in 7:45: a time that stunned the paddock, thrilled fans on social media, and sparked speculation about GT3 limits.

While Christian Krognes officially holds the GT3 lap record at 7:49.578 in a BMW M4 GT3, Verstappen’s feat during a four-hour race prep, not an empty-lap record attempt, blurred the lines between official timing and plain performance.

Max Verstappen’s September…

🇮🇹 Wins in Monza by the biggest margin of the year (F1)
🇩🇪 Secures his GT3 license at the Nürburgring (GT4)
🇦🇿 Wins with a Grand Slam in Baku (F1)
🇩🇪 Returns to the Nürburgring and puts his car a minute ahead of the pack (GT3) pic.twitter.com/bx2ZQuh5Cp

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Verstappen’s F1 Season So Far

Max Verstappen has staged a remarkable resurgence in the 2025 Formula 1 season, showcasing his resilience and skill after a challenging start.

After securing his first win of the season at the Japanese Grand Prix, Verstappen clinched his second consecutive victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.

As of Baku, Verstappen is third in the Drivers’ Championship standings with 255 points, trailing leader Oscar Piastri by 69 points and second-place Lando Norris by 44 points.

With seven races remaining, including the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix, Verstappen’s recent performances have reinvigorated his title aspirations.