Verstappen qualifies 15th in GT World Challenge at Portimao

First reported 1 day, 20 hours ago · latest an hour ago

Chris Lulham

Ben Barnicoat

Max Verstappen and teammates struggled in GT World Challenge Europe qualifying at Portimao, starting 15th due to a setup issue causing front splitter dragging. The Red Bull F1 driver's latest non-F1 outing drew fresh coverage focusing on the setback.

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PlanetF1 and The Race detail the setup issue and starting position, while Crash.net leads on the debut struggle. The Reddit post adds the technical cause. Autosport and Motorsport.com cover Verstappen's F1 contract and upgrades, unrelated to this GT event.

Recommended first read: The Race provides the most complete coverage, naming teammates and the exact starting position, with an image and no paywall.

Verstappen qualifies 15th in GT World Challenge at Portimao

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Verstappen qualifies 15th in GT World Challenge at Portimao

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[OT] The #3 Verstappen Racing car had a setup issue in qualifying at Portimao, resulting in excessive dragging of the front splitter on the track

Max Verstappen’s qualifying position for the GT World Challenge race