The Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen joins the competition in the world of GT this weekend, participating in the GT World Challenge Europe in Portimao. Verstappen, who normally does not compete in this category, will share the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO with drivers Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat.
Verstappen is making an appearance as an experienced reserve and, with him, hopes to bring knowledge and experience to the team. Lulham is a well-known driver among Verstappen’s followers, as he has competed alongside the world champion on several occasions. Coming from the world of sim racing, Lulham has integrated into real racing with the support of Verstappen himself, creating a nice synergy between the two drivers.
On the other hand, Barnicoat stands out for his impressive career. He is currently a factory driver for Lexus, competing with car #14 in the IMSA championship. Barnicoat made a great debut with Lexus, managing to win the title of the Asian Le Mans Series in 2022 and celebrating a victory at the famous Petit Le Mans.
With a resume that includes multiple past victories and two pole positions in the GT World Challenge Europe, Barnicoat promises to contribute to the team with a high level of competitiveness.
This Friday, qualifying will start at 17:55, where each driver will take one lap in their session. The grid will be determined by the average of the three times. The race is scheduled for Saturday, October 17 at 17:00, an event that promises a lot of excitement for both drivers and fans.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI