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Why Verstappen tested a Ferrari GT3 car for DTM team Emil Frey
Last month, Max Verstappen caused intrigue when he tested for DTM team Emil Frey in Portugal. The connection between Verstappen and fellow Dutchman Thierry Vermeulen, who is supported by Verstappen, surprised many. Verstappen and Emil Frey worked together to devise an intensive test program with different set-ups and clear goals. The aim was to support Vermeulen and improve performance with Verstappen’s feedback. Verstappen’s fathers, Jos and Raymond, were also present at the test. Verstappen’s performance in the GT3 car impressed the team, as he quickly adapted and delivered impressive results. Vermeulen, who is relatively new to motor racing, has a lot to learn from Verstappen.