US EditionMax Verstappen Tells All on 'Franz Hermann' Origin and Lap Record Claim
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Verstappen Reveals 'Franz Hermann' Origins and Record Claim
Max Verstappen has finally spilled the beans on his mysterious alter ego, Franz Hermann, and the truth behind those eye-popping laps at the Nurburgring Nordschleife earlier this year. The Red Bull driver, still leading the 2025 Formula 1 standings ahead of Lando Norris at McLaren, took a break from the championship grind in May to test a GT3 car at the iconic German track. To keep things low-key, he signed in under the fake name Franz Hermann—a …
Hidden behind the pseudonym of Franz Hermann, Max Verstappen created the surprise at the beginning of the year by appearing on the legendary circuit of the Nürburgring Nordschleife at the wheel of a GT3. The quadruple Formula 1 world champion did not only note his presence: he immediately signed a remarkable time, setting an unofficial record on one of the most demanding tracks in the world. This feat, carried out in the utmost discretion, arous…
Under the pseudonym of Franz Hermann, Max Verstappen was well distinguished a few weeks ago at the Nurburgring. Indeed, the quadruple world champion of F1 landed on the mythical Nordschleife (the North loop, the old circuit) at the wheel of a Ferrari 296 GT3 and quickly set the record for the unofficial lap. Verstappen finally revealed more details about the origin of this test, his pseudo and his performances. "The Emil Frey team, owner of our …
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