P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Verstappen Ferrari drive approved after overwhelming fan demand
Despite no F1 action this weekend, Max Verstappen took to the track and dominated a GT3 race at Nurburgring Nordschleife driving a Ferrari. Alongside teammate Chris Lulham, he won the race comfortably in the Emil Frey Racing Ferrari 296 GT3. The event gathered enormous viewership, with 42 million views reported over the weekend, boosting the series’ popularity significantly. Verstappen’s interest in competing in more races next year promises more excitement for fans. Racing series are challenged to offer Max a drive, with possibilities like enjoying British circuits or going head-to-head with Shane van Gisbergen in NASCAR. For the latest in F1, Lewis Hamilton’s absence from the Singapore GP and other racing news can be found in headlines.
