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Max Verstappen confirms he smashed the Nurburgring lap record in a Ferrari GT3 car – using a fake name.
Max Verstappen revealed he used a fake alias “Franz Hermann” while setting a new lap record at the Nurburgring in a Ferrari 296 GT3 car. He chose the pseudonym to keep his identity secret during a NLS test session at the Nordschleife last Friday. Verstappen confirmed the record-breaking lap time before the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, emphasizing he was there to have fun and learn the track with the Emil Frey Racing team. While no official data was released, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko confirmed that Verstappen beat the GT3 lap record by two seconds and demonstrated remarkable attention to detail during the test. Despite his successful GT racing stint, Verstappen is focused on the upcoming F1 races, aiming to narrow the 32-point gap to championship leader Oscar Piastri of McLaren in the 2025 season’s European triple header.
