Max Verstappen's team, Verstappen.com Racing, is switching from Aston Martin to Mercedes for GT racing starting in 2026, competing in the GT World Challenge Europe with a Mercedes-AMG GT3, marking a significant move in his expanding motorsport career.
Max Verstappen's sportscar team, Verstappen Racing, will switch to Mercedes-AMG GT3 cars starting in 2026, competing in GT World Challenge Europe with a multi-year partnership supported by 2 Seas Motorsport, and aiming for participation in events like the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
Max Verstappen's team, Verstappen Racing, has signed a multi-year deal with Mercedes-AMG to compete in the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe, switching from Aston Martin and Ferrari machinery, with plans to participate in both Sprint and Endurance Cups, and potentially enter the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
The Ford Mustang GT3, belonging to the Italian racing team Dinamic GT, was spotted testing at the Misano Adriatico circuit in preparation for the 2024 GT World Challenge Europe season. Powered by a bored 5.4-liter Coyote V8 engine, the race-spec Mustang unleashed its ferocious sound on the track. While the performance figures are unknown, GT3 cars typically run between 500-600 horsepower. The shakedown allowed the team to fine-tune the car's balance and setup for optimal performance.