Verstappen Racing Partners with Mercedes-AMG for GT Europe Campaign
Max Verstappen's GT outfit is partnering with Mercedes-AMG to field a GT3 car in the GT World Challenge Europe. The move, run by 2 Seas Motorsport, significantly expands the reigning F1 champion's motorsport ambitions.
Max Verstappen's GT team, Verstappen Racing, is officially partnering with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport to compete in the GT World Challenge Europe. The team will field a Mercedes-AMG GT3, operated by the experienced 2 Seas Motorsport, marking a significant expansion of the four-time F1 champion's racing program beyond Formula 1.
Why it matters:
This partnership signals a serious, professional commitment from Verstappen to establish a top-tier GT racing team, not just a celebrity hobby. It aligns his brand with a powerhouse manufacturer like Mercedes-AMG, leveraging one of the most successful GT3 cars on the grid. The move brings high-caliber attention to the GT World Challenge Europe, potentially attracting more fans and sponsors to the series.
The details:
- The Car & Team: Verstappen Racing will campaign a Mercedes-AMG GT3, with the program managed by the seasoned 2 Seas Motorsport outfit.
- The Championship: The team will compete in both the five-round Sprint Cup and the five-race Endurance Cup of the GT World Challenge Europe.
- Driver Line-up:
- Chris Lulham, the sole holdover from last season, will contest the Sprint Cup.
- He will be joined by Mercedes factory driver Daniel Juncadella for the Sprint Cup and by Jules Gounon for the Endurance Cup.
- This new lineup replaces Harry King and Thierry Vermeulen.
What's next:
All eyes will be on the team's performance when the GT World Challenge Europe season kicks off, as the combination of a top manufacturer, an experienced team, and a high-profile driver lineup sets high expectations. While the partnership is strictly for GT racing, the sight of a reigning Red Bull champion's team in Mercedes silver adds an intriguing layer to the broader motorsport landscape.