Max Verstappen - Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

Verstappen's potential to take GT3 front-spot excites teammate Lulham

11:57, 27 Sep

Updated: 12:14, 27 Sep

byOlly Darcy

Max Verstappen's GT3 teammate Chris Lulham believes that "the car has the potential" for the Dutchman to "take it to the front" at the Nordschleife.

"It's a very different challenge, a different skill set for the driver."

- Chris Lulham

Surrounded by hundreds of fans, the Dutchman placed the Verstappen.com Racing Ferrari GT3 third on the grid for the race around the 'Green Hell'.

Verstappen's teammate, Chris Lulham will be the second in the car for the race, with the four-time champion starting in the Ferrari.

Max Verstappen on track at the Nordschleife

"I'm really excited to get started here. Max will take the start," stated Lulham before the formation laps got underway.

"Let's see what he can do. I think he can take us to the front. The car has the potential, and I am really excited to be here."

"It seems like the track will be pretty dry. I mean, of course, we never know at this circuit what will happen with the weather. But it was easier to keep it that way in qualifying because the track was always developing. The driver is very familiar with the circuit, so I'm very confident.

Lulham and Verstappen trying something different

Normally, Lulham drives in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, where he won the Gold Cup title with Thierry Vermeulen.

"It doesn't really compare with the GT World Challenge. It's a very different challenge, a different skill set for the driver. So, this is also my first time, not only for Max. So, it's a big learning experience for all of us and the team."

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