P1 with Matt and Tommy Our reaction to Max Verstappen’s incredible GT3 victory!
Sep 27, 2025
Max Verstappen proves he's not just an F1 superstar by winning his debut GT3 race at the Nürburgring during a break. The hosts discuss his impressive jump from third to first at the start and how his sim time helped him excel in multi-class racing. They ponder whether Verstappen could achieve the prestigious Triple Crown of Motorsport, weigh his future in F1 against potential adventures in other series, and consider how his success influences fellow F1 drivers.
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Verstappen Balances F1 And GT3
- Max Verstappen used spare weekends to race GT3 at the Nordschleife while still dominating F1 in September.
- His schedule shows elite drivers can pursue diverse motorsport interests without leaving F1.
Instant Race Takeover
- Max qualified third in changeable conditions and immediately took the lead on lap one at the rolling start.
- He then pulled away and drove off into the distance, dominating the race early on.
Multi-Class Complexity Raises Stakes
- The rolling start and multi-class traffic increased the Nürburgring challenge versus a standard endurance race.
- Verstappen's jump at the start and clean navigation of slower classes amplified the impressiveness of the win.