Max Verstappen took on a new name to race GT3 cars in a recent break before the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
It seems the small hiatus between races is too long for the Dutchman, who has been seen taking on another form of motorsport.
Verstappen was spotted using the break to drive a Ferrari GT3 car at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit.
Racing under an alias of ‘Franz Hermann’ so as to not attract attention, the Red Bull star experimented as he looks to rediscover his best form, according to Auto Motor und Sport.
Max Verstappen raced his own GT3 in Germany
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Vertsappen.com Racing are entered into GT World Challenge Europe, with Thierry Vermeulen, Chris Lulham and Harry King driving the Aston Martin Vantage AMR machinery.
The F1 star was seen racing GT3’s from time to time and this latest outing came around the infamous Nordschleife circuit ahead of the third round of the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), with the Red Bull driver taking the Ferrari 296 GT3 machine for a spin, decked out in a Verstappen.com racing livery.
The publication reports that Verstappen’s entry into the official NLS test and set-up sessions was supposed to remain a mystery, hence the use of a pseudonym.
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Max has struggled this season with his car lacking performance
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The reigning world champion may not be planning on stopping there, with reports stating that he is planning to obtain the Nordscleife permit, which would allow him to compete in NLS races and the circuit’s 24-hour race, traditionally held in May or June.
Verstappen has participated in many virtual endurance races, so the switch to the real world seems only fitting for the all-conquering champion.
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This season hasn’t been such smooth sailing for Verstappen, sitting 32 points behind Oscar Piastri in the championship after just six races.
Red Bull will be bringing new upgrades to the race in Italy next week with hopes of closing the gap to the dominant McLaren’s.
Max lead the Miami GP before falling back to fourth
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The Dutchman is looking to match Michael Schumacher’s five consecutive World Championships this season.
Verstappen and the rest of the F1 grid will hit the track again on May 16 for Free Practice 1 as the teams start the Emilia Romagana Grand Prix weekend.
