Verstappen on DTM protege Vermeulen: He is always within two tenths of me
“Vermeulen is starting his second DTM season with Emil Frey Racing after finishing 16th in his rookie year, with a best finish of fifth at Sachsenring. His Ferrari 296 GT3 will once again sport Verstappen.com Racing colors, a project initiated by the triple F1 champion in 2022. Verstappen, having mentored Vermeulen, believes in his potential for a strong DTM performance this year and hopes his gained experience will lead to more consistent results. Despite being relatively new to racing, Vermeulen’s dual campaign in DTM and GT World Challenge Europe shows promise, but Verstappen acknowledges his need for more experience compared to seasoned competitors like Van der Linde and Wittmann. The F1 champ stays in touch with Vermeulen, providing guidance and training, including sharing car data and tips, aiming to nurture Vermeulen’s talent for success in the fast corners and competitive field of DTM.”
