Max Verstappen, the F1 superstar and four-time world champion, has just added another trophy to his cabinet, and this one comes from a completely different arena. Making his debut in the demanding Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) GT3 race, Verstappen teamed up with Chris Lulham to win the race spectacularly. Yes, the same Max Verstappen known for his blazing speed and sharp skills on the Formula 1 circuits showed he’s equally deadly on the legendary Nordschleife track in a GT3 Ferrari 296.
The Max Verstappen Effect
Right from the start, Max didn’t hold back. Starting third on the grid, he quickly made his way up to first place. The Green Hell, as the Nordschleife is famously called, is known for being one of the toughest race tracks in the world. But Verstappen treated it like his playground, driving with the precision and confidence that F1 fans have come to expect. For the first two hours, he pushed the Ferrari hard, pulling away from the competition with an incredible lead of nearly one minute.
Chris Lulham’s Outstanding Racecraft
Then came the driver swap. Verstappen handed over the wheel to Chris Lulham, a talented British driver with plenty of GT3 experience. Lulham kept his cool and managed to keep the gap alive, crossing the finish line 24.5 seconds ahead of their closest rivals. The partnership between Verstappen and Lulham proved to be a perfect mix of speed and consistency, a recipe for victory.
What makes this win even more special is that Max had expressed his passion for GT3 racing just days before. He said it’s something he loves doing outside of Formula 1, and his performance proved it. The race was not just about adding a new kind of racing experience but also fulfilling a dream of conquering the toughest track in the world in a GT3 car.
So, here’s to Max Verstappen and Chris Lulham, a team that’s made a roaring GT3 debut and left the rest of the pack in the dust.
