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Max Verstappen STUNS with ‘unusual’ Ferrari drive
During the 57th ADAC Barbarossa race, F1 champion Max Verstappen showcased remarkable speed in his Ferrari 296 GT3 car, surprising onlookers. Following the acquisition of his DMSB Permit A for GT3 competition, Verstappen debuted in the class at Nurburgring Nordschleife. Despite securing a third place grid slot in the qualifying session, he set a new track record of 7 minutes and 45 seconds during practice. Verstappen’s impressive performance continued during the race, where he led with a 20-second advantage before his pit stop. Commentators noted the Dutchman’s exceptional dominance in the GT3 series, highlighting his standout performance. Verstappen’s remarkable lead and speed further solidified his position as a force to be reckoned with in his GT3 debut.
