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Multi-year deal confirmed for Verstappen and Mercedes
Verstappen Racing, owned by F1 champion Max Verstappen, announced a partnership with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport for the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe, operated by 2Seas Motorsport.
The team switched to Mercedes from Aston Martin, where they enjoyed success with driver Chris Lulham winning the Gold Cup title.
Lulham, who also raced for Ferrari, joined Verstappen in winning the NLS9 race in a Ferrari 296 GT3, with plans to continue in the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup with teammate Daniel Juncadella in 2026.
The new partnership was commended by Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing, with added excitement from Lulham to race with professionals in the upcoming season.
Verstappen’s future in GT racing remains uncertain as he balances his F1 commitments with a potential return to the discipline.
