P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Exit Max Verstappen pseudonym Franz Hermann and enter new F1 star ‘Henry Shovlin’
Max Verstappen tried to conceal his identity at the Nordschleife Nurburgring under the name ‘Franz Hermann’ during a private GT3 test, fooling everyone until he returned as himself for an official race later in the year. He even banned photographers from the circuit that day to remain incognito. Another F1 star, Kimi Antonelli, adopted the pseudonym ‘Henry Shovlin’ at a karting track in Daytona Milton Keynes, clocking an impressive lap time of 1:24.5. Antonelli’s stunt, inspired by Verstappen, created a buzz among fans, reminiscent of the success of Verstappen’s ‘Franz Hermann’ persona. Will Antonelli and Mercedes capitalize on this marketing strategy as successfully as Verstappen did with his Franz Hermann merchandise, which quickly sold out in high demand? It seems F1 fans enjoy the excitement of seeing top drivers like Verstappen and Antonelli going undercover in more accessible racing events, sparking intrigue and admiration within the community.
