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Max Verstappen has opened up on why he chose to run under the pseudonym ‘Franz Hermann’ during his recent record-breaking lap at the Nordschleife.
Max Verstappen recently explained why he used the alias ‘Franz Hermann’ during his record-breaking lap at the Nordschleife, keeping a low profile during a GT3 test at Nürburgring in a Ferrari 296. Verstappen, showing his passion for the track, aimed at a career outside F1, setting a lap time of 7:47 under the pseudonym. His choice of a German-sounding fake name served the purpose of anonymity, as he aimed to avoid attracting attention by not being listed formally. The Dutch driver plans potential Nurburgring 24 Hours participation, hinted at by his testing experiences and interest in varied racing disciplines. Other F1 drivers like George Russell have also shown interest in exploring racing beyond F1, with Verstappen emphasizing a fun and learning-focused approach to his Nordschleife endeavors.
