Verstappen.com Racing to Switch to Mercedes for 2026 with Lulham, Juncadella, Gounon
Verstappen.com Racing will field Mercedes-AMG cars in 2026 with Chris Lulham, Daniel Juncadella, and endurance specialist Jules Gounon as its announced driver lineup.
Max Verstappen's GT3 outfit, Verstappen.com Racing, is officially switching to Mercedes-AMG machinery for the 2026 season. The team has announced a formidable driver lineup of Chris Lulham, Daniel Juncadella, and Jules Gounon to campaign across the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint and Endurance Cups.
Why it matters:
The move signifies a major step up for Verstappen's racing team, aligning it with a powerhouse manufacturer like Mercedes-AMG. It also demonstrates Verstappen's deepening involvement in GT racing beyond his occasional participation, building a serious contender for top-tier endurance events like the Spa 24 Hours.
The details:
- Core Lineup: Chris Lulham and Daniel Juncadella will be the full-season drivers for both the Sprint and Endurance Cups.
- Endurance Specialist: Jules Gounon will join them for the Endurance Cup, including the prestigious 24 Hours of Spa, where his experience will be invaluable.
- About the Drivers:
- Chris Lulham: A successful sim racer who transitioned to real-world competition, winning the 2025 Gold Cup with the team and sharing an NLS victory with Verstappen himself.
- Daniel Juncadella: A former F3 Euro Series champion and F1 test driver for Williams and Force India, with extensive recent experience in DTM, IMSA, and WEC, including a 2025 WEC class win.
- Jules Gounon: A proven endurance ace with two Spa 24 Hours wins, a Daytona victory, and recent podiums in Hypercar competition with Alpine, while also racing for Mercedes in DTM.
What's next:
The newly formed lineup will aim to build on the team's 2025 Gold Cup success. With Mercedes-AMG power and a blend of rising talent and seasoned veterans, Verstappen.com Racing will be a team to watch in the highly competitive GT World Challenge Europe series next year.