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Verstappen Shatters Nürburgring GT3 Test Record Incognito

5/16/2025

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Max Verstappen, under the alias 'Franz Hermann', made waves at the Nürburgring GT3 test, clocking an impressive lap time of 7:47—almost three seconds quicker than the record. This stealthy strategy is part of Verstappen's quest for endurance racing experience, while George Russell is eyeing opportunities beyond Formula 1.

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Max Verstappen, under the alias 'Franz Hermann', made waves at the Nürburgring GT3 test, clocking an impressive lap time of 7:47—almost three seconds quicker than the record. This stealthy strategy is part of Verstappen's quest for endurance racing experience, while George Russell is eyeing opportunities beyond Formula 1.