As four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen prepares for his GT World Challenge Europe debut at Portimao, an intriguing crossover awaits in the paddock. The Dutch star will not only steer a Mercedes-AMG GT3 for his own Team Verstappen Racing outfit, but he will also share the track with MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi. Both competitors are set to clash in the fiercely contested Pro category, with Rossi driving for BMW's factory-supported WRT squad.
While Verstappen holds immense respect for the nine-time grand prix world champion off the track, he hopes their paths will diverge once the lights go out. In true racer fashion, he admitted that he is eager to catch up with the Italian icon outside the cockpit, but playfully noted he prefers not to see Rossi's car during the race itself, as leading cleanly from the front is always the ultimate goal.
This exciting GT3 excursion takes place on October 16-18, neatly slotting into a brief gap amidst a grueling stretch of Formula 1 triple-headers. Dilansir dari Crash.net, the relentless schedule means the Red Bull pacesetter will face seven consecutive weekends of competitive motorsport action before the F1 season concludes.
Transitioning from the pinnacle of single-seaters to GT3 machinery offers a refreshing challenge for Verstappen following his earlier Nordschleife outing this year. With Portimao's undulating layout offering a fantastic driving arena, he is fully focused on enjoying the unique weekend and extracting maximum performance from his team.
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