Max Verstappen says that in terms of sharpening his ability set after his victory on the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie, he “does not harm” the race at Nord Schreif within the GT3 automotive.
The defending Components 1 champion gained the endurance race within the Ferrari 296 GT3 run in Verstappen’s racing weekend at Nordschlife, run by Emil Frey Race and in Verstappen’s racing/Pink Bull colouring. Verstappen does not know if there’s a direct profit to his Components 1 duties, however he believes that racing different machines has no drawbacks.
“It was a lot enjoyable,” Verstappen stated. “We have been getting ready it for some time, however it was solely two days. Once more, it was nice to race a bit bit in moist and dry and get an increasing number of expertise. And naturally, to win that, it is an additional bonus.
“Does that make me a greater driver? I’ve already been doing this with a simulator for years so it is not that completely different to what I am doing in my life now. But it surely positively will not harm.
Verstappen won’t compete once more at Nordschleife this 12 months, however he’s occupied with his return in 2026 and says he additionally races on radar for the 24-hour race.
“It is dependent upon a whole lot of issues, and to be sincere,” he stated. “To start with, it is dependent upon F1. In fact, I think that subsequent 12 months’s guidelines will first grow to be very sophisticated from some unknowns.
“And that is what the GT3 group programme for vehicles we’ll be racing subsequent 12 months. Many issues ought to come collectively earlier than you’ll be able to plan it prematurely, only for drivers who’re already on the group.
“We definitely need to return there. At this level, we do not know what number of races we are able to do subsequent 12 months. However we now have the chance, I be ok with it and I am positive it is taking place in Components 1.
“In fact, F1 continues to be my most important objective. Yeah, it is a whole lot of races, however it’s additionally one thing I signed up for. For me, it is not one thing I am unhappy or upset about.
“All of it runs properly with the GT3 group and makes positive they’re up and operating. For me, it is very simple if you wish to bounce in and participate. I feel there are a whole lot of 24 races.
Verstappen’s Exploits caught the attention of lots of his friends in Components 1.
“To be sincere, I feel it is unbelievable,” Russell stated. “I feel we’re all fairly jealous of it. Now we have this freedom and we do what we love in Components 1 first, however then we are able to exit and compete for different issues and luxuriate in it in your spare time.
“However while you win 4 world championships, you’ve got that proper. And we’re all combating for our first victory. Perhaps after 4 championships underneath our belt, we are able to select to do the identical factor.
Russell’s feedback had been mirrored by Lando Norris, who says Verstappen’s success within the GT3 automotive additional highlights his expertise.
“Cool,” Norris stated. “It is good that he can go and do what he needs. After you win the 4 world championships, I feel you are a bit extra proper simply to go and select what you need to do. Everybody is aware of how a lot they love to do all of them.
“I do not know the way a lot it provides to your greatness, however I feel the truth that he could be in any sequence and possibly one of the best exhibits how good he’s, I’ve stated it many instances.
“But it surely’s cool. I respect that. I feel it is nice. If I might go extra and do it, I would. However I nonetheless do not learn about my future. I nonetheless see after I need to go away Components 1 and do different issues – I will take pleasure in enjoying golf wherever I all the time do.
“I’ve by no means seen it, however I really like Nord Shrief in order that’s most likely one other place I might wish to go and take a look at in some unspecified time in the future.”
