After a successful weekend in Singapore, Max Verstappen now sits behind the wheel of a Mercedes-AMG GT3, to compete in the final round of the GT World Challenge in Portimao, Portugal. The current Formula 1 driver, despite the demands of his schedule, is diving into this adventure that will take place on October 17.
The Red Bull Racing driver arrives at this competition with strong momentum, thanks to his recent victories at both the Singapore Grand Prix and the relocated Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. This situation could play to his advantage on an airfield circuit like that of Algarve.
For this race, Verstappen will share his vehicle with Ben Barnicoat and Chris Lulham. It was planned for Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon to occupy the seat, but this time they will compete in the World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) at the same time. It is an opportunity for the reserve driver to showcase his talent in this three-hour endurance race.
Weekend schedule
The competition will start on October 17 at 5 p.m. local time and will finish at 8 p.m. The race will take place at the Portimao track, a circuit where races with 61 vehicles are not uncommon and could generate an intense and exciting atmosphere for spectators.
Session timings
| Day | Session | Start time (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 16 | Free Practice 1 | 08:45 |
| Friday, October 16 | Free Practice 2 | 12:45 |
| Friday, October 16 | Qualification | 17:55 |
| Saturday, October 17 | GT World Challenge Race | 17:00 |
| Saturday, October 17 | Race Finish | 20:00 |
Qualifying will take place on Friday evening. The sessions will be streamed live on the GT World YouTube channel, where fans can follow all the action for free and in multiple languages.
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