シリーズの仕掛け人であるステファン・ラテルによると、マックス・フェルスタッペンがGT3レースに傾倒しているのは、車両性能の均衡が保たれたフィールドにおいて、ドライバー自身の技量が結果を左右するからだという。F1王者のフェルスタッペンは2026年に活動規模を拡大する計画で、今月末にはニュルブルクリンク24時間レースでのデビューも控えている。
フェルスタッペンは、昨年ノルドシュライフェでGT3マシンをテストして以来、GT3への取り組みを強化している。彼は同地でのGT3初参戦で勝利を収めており、現在は「Verstappen Racing」の旗印の下、WinwardからメルセデスAMG GT3を駆ってNLS（ニュルブルクリンク耐久シリーズ）の数戦に出場している。F1グランプリが開催されない週末にはプライベートテストを継続しており、最近ではレッドブルのプロモーション活動の一環として、富士スピードウェイで日産Z GT500の試乗も行った。
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Max Verstappen has welcomed an agreement in principle to adjust Formula 1 power units toward a 60-40 split between internal combustion engines and electric power starting in 2027. The four-time world champion said the shift represents meaningful progress after discussions with the FIA and Formula 1. He added that the changes increase the likelihood he will remain in the sport beyond this season.
Max Verstappen will compete this weekend in the Nurburgring 24 Hours, driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 for the Winward team. Fellow Formula 1 drivers have expressed admiration and interest in the iconic event.
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Max Verstappen is set to compete in the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend after driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the Nurburgring 24 Hours, where a late driveshaft failure ended a strong run for the Verstappen.com Racing entry.
Max Verstappen expressed frustration with his Red Bull RB22's performance and the 2026 Formula 1 regulations following the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. The four-time champion finished unable to overtake Alpine's Pierre Gasly due to energy management issues and highlighted safety concerns after Oliver Bearman's heavy crash. Verstappen suggested using 'safety' arguments to prompt rule changes.
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Max Verstappen has backed his long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase's decision to join McLaren as chief racing officer in 2028, following last week's announcement. Lambiase consulted Verstappen beforehand, who called it an 'incredible opportunity.' Ex-F1 driver David Coulthard foresees challenges for Red Bull in managing Lambiase until his contract ends.
Max Verstappen said the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session allowed him to drive naturally without battery management demands imposed by 2026 regulations.
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Isack Hadjar has admitted to initial concerns about Red Bull's unstable second seat before his promotion to partner Max Verstappen in 2026, despite targeting it from the outset. The 21-year-old's rookie season with Racing Bulls—marked by 51 points, 12th in the championship, and a podium at the Dutch Grand Prix—earned him the Milton Keynes spot amid buzz including support from former Red Bull drivers.