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Max Verstappen’s team-mate ‘passes out’ after gruelling GT3 race
Verstappen Racing driver Jules Gounon fell ill during the GT World Challenge Europe race at Circuit Paul Ricard this weekend, experiencing food poisoning and even passing out after a two-hour stint in the No.3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO.
Despite his health struggles, Gounon, along with teammates Chris Lulham and Daniel Juncadella, managed to clinch a ninth-place finish, marking the team’s Pro Cup debut after securing the Gold Cup title in the series last year.
During the race, F1 star Lance Stroll competed for Comtoyou Racing while Max Verstappen opted to sit this one out to support his GT3 team.
Aston Martin’s No.7 team of Mattia Drudi, Marco Sorensen, and Nicki Thiim emerged victorious in the Six Hours of Paul Ricard GT3 race, with the No.48 Mercedes-AMG trio settling for second after a late safety car period impacted their lead.
Gounon’s challenging stint earned praise from GT racing fans, with reports confirming his temporary collapse due to exhaustion, although he recovered at the on-track medical centre and eventually left under his own discretion.
Overall, the event featured a competitive field, with multiple Gold Cup trios making their mark within the top 10 rankings alongside Verstappen Racing’s commendable performance amidst Gounon’s health scare.
