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Max Verstappen – or should that be Franz Hermann – was busy testing at the Nurburgring last week.
Max Verstappen has expressed his desire to compete in the Nurburgring 24 Hours, using the pseudonym ‘Franz Hermann’ during his recent test to remain incognito. Despite breaking the lap record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife in a GT3 Ferrari, Verstappen explained that the fake name was requested to avoid unnecessary attention. Verstappen aims to participate in the iconic endurance race, pending the acquisition of the required license and special permit for the challenging track known as ‘The Green Hell.’ His interest in GT3 racing and gathering experience for future endeavors like the 24 Hours event is fueled by his passion for the sport and the desire to be well-prepared for such opportunities. The Dutch racing champion is actively discussing logistics with his team to navigate his packed schedule, indicating a strong commitment to pursuing his ambitions in endurance racing.
