Verstappen thrills fans with jaw-dropping wet run at Fuji in GT machinery

The four-time world champion was spotted out on track at Fuji in torrential rain and fully soaked conditions, driving a Red Bull-liveried Nissan Z NISMO GT500 — a top-class Super GT machine powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four engine, capable of producing around 550 hp.

The car, which competes in Japan’s Super GT championship, is significantly faster than the GT3 machinery Verstappen raced at the Nurburgring last weekend, where he was behind the wheel of a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, marking yet another step up in performance and downforce in his latest outing.

Verstappen, fresh from his Nordschleife victory that was later stripped for exceeding the allowed tyre allocation, will be back in action at Suzuka this weekend in Formula 1, returning to his usual duties after being forced to retire in China two weeks ago.

Speaking on the Drive to Wynn podcast, Andretti shared a balanced view on the 2026 regulations, stressing that while there are some clear positives, not everything has been universally well received.

He also reflected on Verstappen’s recent comments, suggesting that drivers who have traditionally been at the front and used to things going their way are finding the current situation less enjoyable. In his view, that frustration is understandable, but also part of the nature of the sport.

Andretti added that it ultimately comes down to how teams and drivers adapt, insisting that everyone must deal with the circumstances they are given and make the most of them.