GT3 World Endurance Cup European Race Series is holding its season finale at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. This race series confirms that Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen will race in the Algarve. Verstappen participated in GT3 races on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife this year and contested the overall victory in the 24-hour race until Sunday afternoon.
Features of the GT3 Race Series
Although GT3 races differ from Formula 1, opinions are expressed about the race series and the Portimao circuit. Drivers who enjoy the race want to experience every lap but want to win. The track is described as fantastic.
The Relationship Between Valentino Rossi and Max Verstappen
Valentino Rossi, who will race against Max Verstappen, has been the World Motorcycle Champion since 2023 in the BMW racing team. Rossi stated that Verstappen is too fast and that this makes Max Verstappen a big problem. Rossi expressed that he cannot dream of racing with Max Verstappen. Furthermore, Rossi said that it is wonderful for everyone for Verstappen to start in Portugal, and he hopes to catch up to him and learn as much as possible from him.
Drivers' Perspectives
Comments regarding Verstappen starting the race were made. Verstappen starting in Portugal was seen as wonderful for everyone. However, it was stated that he did not want Rossi near him during the race. If he fell behind after the race, he desired a beautiful, solitary race at the top. It was emphasized that there are good drivers in this series, and preparation was made against the wind. Despite GT3 being different from Formula 1, he loves this type and has experienced the taste of the Nordschleife, wanting to experience every lap but wanting to win.
Drivers' Opinions
Valentino Rossi's comments regarding Max Verstappen starting the race are reported:
Valentino a sock in the pit
Max Verstappen's comments are as follows:
I could never dream of racing with Max Verstappen. It is wonderful for everyone that he starts in Portugal, and I hope to catch up to him and learn as much as possible from him.
Drivers stated the following about the races:
- Valentino a sock in the pit
- But I know who the good drivers are in this series, so I am preparing myself against the wind.
- GT3 is very different, but I love it. I have experienced the taste of the Nordschleife and the Portimao circuit is fantastic. I want to experience every lap. But I want to win.
What they said:
- Valentino a sock in the pit
- I could never dream of racing with Max Verstappen. It is wonderful for everyone that he starts in Portugal, and I hope to catch up to him and learn as much as possible from him.
- GT3 is very different, but I love it. I have experienced the taste of the Nordschleife and the Portimao circuit is fantastic. I want to experience every lap. But I want to win.
Comments
Valentino Rossi:
This is a fable, but at the same time, Max Verstappen is a big problem because he is too fast.
Max Verstappen:
Valentino a sock
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