Haase tops 2026 GTWC Europe Portimão FP1 by 0.004s from van der Linde, as Aka leads Gold Cup and Verstappen finishes 20th overall.
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2026 GTWC Europe | Endurance Cup | Portimão | FP1 | Haase edges Van der Linde by 0.004s

Christopher Haase topped Free Practice 1 (FP1) for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe Endurance Cup finale at Portimão, recording a 1:42.643 in the #84 Eastalent Racing Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II. The German narrowly edged Team WRT’s Kelvin van der Linde, whose #32 BMW M4 GT3 EVO finished just 0.004 seconds behind…

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Max Verstappen targets victory on his 2026 GTWC Europe debut at Portimão and discusses a potential 2027 24 Hours of Spa GT3 race drive.
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Verstappen targets 2026 GTWC Europe Portimão victory and eyes 2027 24 Hours of Spa debut

Max Verstappen has expressed his determination to challenge for victory on his GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe debut at Portimão while revealing that he hopes to compete in the 2027 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. The four-time Formula 1 World Champion will contest the 2026 GTWC Europe Endurance Cup season finale at the Autódromo Internacional…

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Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed leads the opening 2026 GTWC Europe Portimão test as Verstappen Racing takes second ahead of HRT Ford Racing.
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2026 GTWC Europe | Endurance Cup | Portimão | Test 1 | GetSpeed tops session as Verstappen Racing takes second

Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed topped the opening official paid test session for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe Endurance Cup finale at Portimão, setting a 1:42.974 to lead a Mercedes-AMG one-two ahead of Max Verstappen’s #3 entry. The #17 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO, which Ralf Aron, Maximilian Götz and Fabian Schiller share, finished just 0.102 seconds…

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Max Verstappen makes his GTWC Europe bow at Portimão with Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat. Read the guide to the race and schedule.
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Max Verstappen at 2026 GTWC Europe Portimão finale: Teammates, rivals, race format and how to watch

Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen will make his GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS debut at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal, on Saturday, 17 October 2026. The Dutch driver will compete in the three-hour Endurance Cup season finale, sharing the #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO with Chris Lulham and…

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Max Verstappen confirms his GTWC Europe debut at the 2026 Portimão finale, joining Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat in the No. 3 Mercedes-AMG.
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Verstappen confirms 2026 GTWC Europe Portimão debut as WEC clash rules out Juncadella and Gounon

Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will make his GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS debut at the 2026 Portimão finale, stepping into the No. 3 Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing entry for the Endurance Cup season finale. His appearance comes as the GTWC Europe finale clashes directly with the FIA World Endurance Championship’s…

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Verstappen Racing partners with Mercedes-AMG for multi-year GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe programme from 2026.
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Verstappen Racing announced Mercedes-AMG GT3 partnership ahead of 2026 GTWC Europe campaign

Verstappen Racing has announced a multi-year collaboration with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, beginning next season and marking a significant new phase in the team’s development. The programme will see Verstappen Racing continue its presence in the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS, with a renewed focus across both Sprint and Endurance competition. Thus, by aligning…

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#69 - Emil Frey Racing - Thierry VERMEULEN - Ferrari 296 GT3 - 2025 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup
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Exclusive: “It’s been a very cool season” — Thierry Vermeulen reflects on a landmark 2025 GTWC season

As the 2025 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe season comes to a close, Thierry Vermeulen looks back on a year of personal and professional growth. The Dutch driver, who began his motorsport journey in 2020 with no previous racing experience, has quickly made a name for himself in the world of GT racing. This season,…

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#33 - Verstappen.com Racing - Harry KING - Chris LULHAM - Thierry VERMEULEN - Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EVO Gold Cup Champions
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Verstappen.com Racing secure 2025 GTWC Europe Gold Cup Endurance title after P3 in class in Barcelona

Verstappen.com Racing concluded the 2025 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup on a high note, securing 8th place overall and a podium finish of 3rd in the highly competitive Gold Cup category. After a season of hard work and solid performances, the team demonstrated resilience and pace in Barcelona, securing the Gold Cup Endurance title…

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Verstappen and Lulham win GT3 Debut at the Nordschleife
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“To win here for the first time, is great.” – Verstappen on winning his GT3 debut at the Nordschleife

Max Verstappen has added another chapter to his racing story with a spectacular debut in GT3 competition on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Driving the Ferrari 296 GT3 for Emil Frey Racing in the ninth round of the 2025 Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), the four-time Formula 1 World Champion showed that his speed and racecraft extend well…

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2025 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup, Valencia, Race 1
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Engstler and Pepper inherit Race 1 victory in Valencia as Emil Frey Racing among teams penalised after yellow flag infringments

Emil Frey Racing has lost its landmark overall victory in Race 1 of the 2025 GTWC Europe Sprint Cup at Valencia, following a post-race penalty for a yellow flag infringement. The #69 Ferrari 296 GT3, driven by Chris Lulham and Thierry Vermeulen, initially made history as the first Gold Cup entry to take an outright…

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