Verstappen Wins NLS GT3โฃ Debut in Thrilling ‘Green Hell’ Race
Nรผrburgring, โGermany – Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula 1 World Champion, achieved victory in his debut race โin the Nรผrburgring Langstrecken Serieโข (NLS)โฃ GT3 class, โฃpiloting theโค #31 Bull Racing machine to the top โฃof the podium alongside teammate chris Lulham.The win marks a successfulโ transition for Verstappen into GT3 racing, a passion he has openly expressed alongside his Formula 1 commitments.
Verstappen quickly established โขa leadโข after the start of the โraceโฃ at the notoriously challenging Nordschleife circuit, completing two hours of driving before handing the car overโข to Lulham. Lulham, a โขseasoned competitor in GT World Challenge Europe, โthen โdefended the โlead, securingโ the overall victory forโ the โteam.
The race fulfilled a long-held ambition for Verstappen,who stated just days prior on his โwebsite,verstappen.com,”It is โmy passion to do these kinds of GT3 races too. I โคcan’t wait! I’m passionate aboutโ racing, also outside ofโข Formula 1.” โHe described each โlap at the Nordschleife as a “different kind of experience” โฃandโ praised the โatmosphere createdโข by the dedicated enduranceโ racing fans.
Verstappen has prepared extensively for competing on the 24.358โข km ‘Green Hell’, completing thousands โคof virtual laps in his simulator. He emphasized the circuit’s unique challenges,stating it is โ”extremelyโ challenging and โคdemanding,with its enormous length and โtight historic layout.”โ He further revealed his ultimate goal is toโค participate in theโข 24-hour โขrace at the Nรผrburgring Nordschleife.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Max โVerstappen join the Red Bull Junior Team?
Max Verstappen joined the Redโข bull โJunior Team โin August 2014.
where did Max Verstappen secureโฃ his first Formula 1 โwin?
Max Verstappen secured hisโค first Formula 1 win at the โ2016 Spanish Grand Prix.
Who is Max โขVerstappen currently dating?
Max Verstappen isโ currently dating Brazilian model and columnist, โKellyโ Piquet.