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Max Verstappen blasted over ‘dangerous’ Ferrari test
A former Formula 1 star criticized Max Verstappen for testing a Ferrari at the Nurburgring Nordschleife right after a Grand Prix in Miami last month. Verstappen initially tried to keep his identity hidden while testing under the name Franz Hermann but later confirmed his presence at the circuit. Ralf Schumacher, a former Williams driver, questioned Verstappen’s decision, suggesting it may not have pleased his Red Bull team. Schumacher expressed concerns about the dangers of the Nordschleife due to its speed and history of accidents, especially with the high performance GT3 cars. Despite the criticism, Verstappen, who owns a GT3 team, will refocus on F1 as he aims to stay competitive in the championship race. Currently, he is third in the standings behind McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
