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Max Verstappen opens door for summer break outing after learning of FIA driver rating
Max Verstappen has confirmed his ‘platinum’ driver rating from the FIA, paving the way for a potential GT drive after applying for it.
Drivers are categorized into platinum, gold, silver, or bronze based on their level of competition, awarded by the motorsport’s world governing body.
Verstappen joins a select group of six current F1 drivers with the platinum rating, including Alonso, Norris, Hulkenberg, Stroll, and Colapinto.
The Dutch F1 champion may participate in the KW 6h ADAC Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen on August 16 during F1’s summer break.
While applying for the rating doesn’t confirm participation, it streamlines the process in case Verstappen decides to compete.
Verstappen humorously mentioned he initially hoped for a bronze rating and might consider appealing his platinum status for a silver one.
