P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen captivated both Formula 1 and the wider motorsport community by using time between F1 races to go ‘undercover’ for a Nurburgring Nordschleife test run
Max Verstappen made headlines in the motorsport community by going ‘undercover’ as ‘Franz Hermann’ for a Nurburgring Nordschleife test run during the gap between F1 races in Miami and Emilia Romagna.
Driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 operated by Emil Frey Racing, the GT outfit that collaborates with his racing team Verstappen.com, he swiftly attracted attention despite the fake name he used.
Verstappen’s decision to test under a pseudonym was to avoid early recognition, as he wanted a calm morning before people realized his identity was no secret.
Although his lap time was unrecorded, it was rumored that he surpassed the Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record during the test run.
Looking ahead, Verstappen confirmed his desire to compete in the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring in the future, using these test runs to gain experience and preparation for potential GT3 racing.
