Max Verstappen Achieves Ninth Place in GT World Challenge Europe Debut

Max Verstappen made his debut in the GT World Challenge Europe at Portimao, where he finished in ninth place after a challenging race on Saturday evening.

Initially starting from 24th due to a penalty, Verstappen showcased his skills by climbing back to ninth in the last hour of the race. The #3 Mercedes, which he shared with Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat, faced difficulties early on, but strong performances from his teammates helped set the stage for Verstappen's comeback.

Despite a setback caused by a collision that resulted in a drive-through penalty, Verstappen expressed satisfaction with his performance, noting the competitive pace of the car. His teammate Barnicoat praised Verstappen's impressive recovery, highlighting the honor of racing for Verstappen Racing.