The Grands Prix of Russia and Turkey are two weeks apart and that means that all the drivers have time to catch their breath. That's not the case for Max Verstappen, as the Red Bull Racing driver will take to the simulator on Saturday afternoon to compete in the online Petit Le Mans race.
However, the iconic Le Mans circuit will not be used. The destination is the virtual Road Atlanta. The sim race will be run with the iRacing program and will take ten hours. The race starts on Saturday at around 13:30. Verstappen will share his car with Diogo Pinto.
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Japanese Grand Prix
Overview
Friday 27.03.26
Practice 1
02:30 AM
Practice 2
06:00 AM
Saturday 28.03.26
Practice 3
02:30 AM
Qualification
06:00 AM
Sunday 29.03.26
Race
05:00 AM
Friday 27.03.26
Practice 1
Fri 02:30 AM
Practice 2
Fri 06:00 AM
Saturday 28.03.26
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Qualification
Sat 06:00 AM
Sunday 29.03.26
Race
Sun 05:00 AM
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