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Four-time champion Max Verstappen took to the track in Estoril at the wheel of a Mercedes, following the conclusion of the 2025 F1 championship.
Four-time champion Max Verstappen tested a Mercedes at Estoril after the 2025 F1 season ended. He narrowly lost his championship title to Lando Norris this year. Verstappen quickly returned to the track, this time driving a GT3 machine on the Circuito do Estoril with 2 Seas Motorsport. He tested a Mercedes-AMG GT3 alongside Jules Gounon in preparation for the 2026 GT3 program.
Verstappen’s team, Verstappen.com Racing, had a successful debut season in GT3 racing with Aston Martin. There are speculations that they may switch to Mercedes-AMG next season and move up to the Pro category. Verstappen aims to return to endurance racing in 2026 alongside his busy F1 schedule. No official plans have been confirmed regarding potential new team members for the upcoming season.
