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Max Verstappen will be aiming for his first win in the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie on Saturday. The Dutchman will be competing in the SP9 class, driving together with Chris Lulham in Emil Frey Racing’s Ferrari 296 GT3. But who are actually the Dutchman’s competitors?
Max Verstappen’s debut in GT3 racing at the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie this weekend will be a challenging task as he competes in the SP9 class alongside his partner Chris Lulham, facing seasoned GT specialists on the legendary Nordschleife. The NLS event boasts 20 main classes with various subdivisions, including PRO, PRO-AM, and AM categories based on FIA licence ranks. Racing in the premier class for FIA-homologated GT3 cars automatically places Verstappen and Lulham in the PRO subclass due to their licence grades. Among 11 teams participating in the different subcategories, the duo is not only aiming for class victory but also eyeing the overall win against their competitors.
Verstappen’s main rivals in the PRO division are formidable opponents from established teams like Haupt Racing Team and Dinamic GT. HRT’s experienced lineup includes Frank Stippler and Vincent Kolb, who recently secured overall victory in round eight after finishing third in round six. Stippler, a three-time Nürburgring 24 Hours winner, brings a wealth of endurance racing experience to the table. HRT’s second PRO entry features emerging talent Jann Mardenborough, a former GT Academy winner, alongside Dennis Fetzer and Fabio Scherer, all of whom contribute a unique blend of skill and potential to the team. Scherer’s success in multiple disciplines, including winning in LMP2 class at Le Mans, further adds to the depth of HRT’s roster.
