The final round of the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe season delivered incredible drama as Max Verstappen made his much-anticipated series debut behind the wheel of the No.3 Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing machine.
Despite arriving with a stellar reputation as a four-time Formula 1 world champion, the Dutch star faced a steep learning curve in GT3 machinery at Portimao. Nevertheless, he put together a commanding and determined drive during his stint in the closing hour of the race to entertain fans around the globe.
At the checkered flag, overall victory and Pro Cup honors went to the No.17 Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed squad after a flawless tactical execution throughout the gruelling three-hour endurance race.

Rounding out the overall podium positions were the No.80 Lionspeed GP Porsche in a hard-fought second place, closely followed by the No.2 Boutsen VDS Porsche claiming the final step of the podium in third.
When the dust settled on an action-packed season finale, Max Verstappen and his teammates brought the No.3 entry home in a respectable ninth position overall on their debut outing.



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