Max Verstappen is demonstrating that his competitive skill set extends beyond Formula 1, actively getting involved in his own GT3 team, Verstappen.com Racing. Despite the demands of the F1 championship, the Dutchman dedicates time to analyze data and offer advice to his team during F1 race weekends.
Since Red Bull prohibited him from participating in simulation events during F1 competitions, the driver has found a new way to combine his passion for racing with his commitment as a GT3 competitor. Verstappen has focused on the GT World Challenge Europe, where his influence goes beyond the name on the door of his team.
Driver Daniel Juncadella, who will share a cockpit with Verstappen at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, has highlighted his dedication and technical focus in the world of GT. Juncadella has mentioned that Verstappen is always up to date, analyzing data even while competing in his own race, bringing new ideas and advice to improve vehicle performance during competitions.
Verstappen’s technical perspective adds value to the team, reflecting the high quality of the tools he uses in his F1 career. According to Juncadella, this creates great motivation when competing and ensures that all team members perform at their best level.
While his perfectionism is admired, Juncadella has also acknowledged that it can sometimes be excessive, reminding Verstappen that GT3 is a simpler world compared to Formula 1. Nevertheless, Verstappen’s pure passion and dedication are appreciated in every competition. The team approaches the 24 Hours of Nürburgring with great expectations.
This year, the team will feature a notable lineup consisting of Verstappen, Juncadella, Jules Gounon, and Lucas Auer, competing with a Mercedes-AMG GT3. Despite this vehicle being nearly a decade old, the lineup firmly believes in its chances of victory. Juncadella has emphasized the car’s reliability as a key factor in being competitive in this demanding event.
With the recent improvement in the vehicle’s specifications and Verstappen’s deep technical knowledge, the team hopes to shine at this edition of the prestigious event.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
