Verstappen swaps Red Bull F1 car for Mercedes: testing underway
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Updated: 20:36, 21 Mar
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Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
Max Verstappen is at the Nordschleife this weekend. Ahead of the NLS race tomorrow, the Dutchman is already in action today.
Verstappen is set to drive the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo for the first time this weekend at the Nordschleife, also known as the 'Green Hell'.
The four-time Formula 1 world champion's teammates will be Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon in the number 3 car.
Verstappen will take to the track for the first time today to test his new car. His team, Verstappen Racing, has also posted a video of him entering the track for the first time today. Watch the video below!
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