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Mercedes chief Stefan Wendl reflected on signing with four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen
Mercedes brand chief Toto Wolff expressed pride in Max Verstappen’s decision to race with their brand, despite not capturing him for their Formula 1 team.
Verstappen Racing signed a multi-year deal with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, opting to field a Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the GT World Challenge Europe.
During his Nurburgring 24 Hours debut, Verstappen raced in Mercedes machinery with team-mates Dani Juncadella, Jules Gounon, and Lucas Auer.
Despite a technical issue denying the No. 3 entry a win, Mercedes-AMG triumphed at the event, with Team Ravenol securing victory for the marque for the first time since 2016.
Mercedes-AMG’s head of customer racing, Stefan Wendl, expressed pride in signing Verstappen and praised his dedication and quick adaptation to GT machinery.
Wendl highlighted how unique Verstappen’s approach and passion for racing are, making his participation in GT racing special as a current Formula 1 driver.
