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Max Verstappen Spotted at the Nurburgring Testing a Ferrari GT3 Car Under Fake Name

Max Verstappen drove a Ferrari 296 GT3 car under the alias 'Franz Hermann' during an official test at Nürburgring Nordschleife on May 10, 2025.
The test aimed to keep Verstappen's participation low-profile, with private security blocking photographers despite his helmet and suit showing his real name.
Verstappen, a four-time Formula 1 World Champion and sponsor of a GT3 series team, used the outing to help Emil Frey Racing prepare for upcoming GT3 competitions.
He drove a car sporting Verstappen.com Racing livery, completed laps ahead of the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie's third round, and plans to obtain the Nordschleife permit to race officially.
This appearance reflects Verstappen’s growing interest in GT racing while his 2025 F1 season sees him third in the standings, 32 points behind leader Oscar Piastri after six races.

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The Drive

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Max Verstappen Spotted at the Nurburgring Testing a Ferrari GT3 Car Under Fake Name

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Max Verstappen caused quite a stir on the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife on Friday. The Formula 1 world champion secretly tested a Ferrari 296 GT3 there.

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5 days ago·Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Max Verstappen uses fake name to drive in Ferrari test as Red Bull star's secret gets out - The Mirror

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Max Verstappen takes on new name as Emilia Romagna Grand Prix creeps closer

Max Verstappen took on a new name to race GT3 cars in a recent break before the Emilia Romagna Grand PrixIt seems the small hiatus between races is too long for the Dutchman, who has been seen taking on another form of motorsport. Verstappen was spotted using the break to drive a Ferrari GT3 car at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit.Racing under an alias of 'Franz Hermann' so as to not attract attention, the Red Bull star experimente…

5 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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