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Max Verstappen had been seen lapping a Super GT car prior to the Japanese Grand Prix, and now we know why
Max Verstappen faced and triumphed over a challenging duel against Super GT driver Atsushi Miyake in difficult conditions at Fuji Speedway. Verstappen tested a powerful 650bhp GT500 car ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, aiming to match or beat Miyake’s lap time set in the rain. Despite Miyake’s impressive racing background and lap time, Verstappen joked about resorting to cutting corners if he couldn’t surpass him. Verstappen, acknowledging the GT500 as a formidable race car, closely followed Miyake’s pace before unleashing a faster time of 1m42.290s in deteriorating weather conditions. Both drivers appreciated the experience, with Verstappen eyeing a return in better weather for a shot at the track record, and Miyake commending Verstappen’s exceptional driving skills.
