- Max Verstappen led for a rival team during an unexpected test session
- The quadruple world champion used a false name at the Nurburgring Nordschleife
The star of Red Bull Max Verstappen used a false name while he participated in an unexpected test session for a rival team.
As the Mirror reported, Verstappen participated in the session at the Nurburgring Nordschleife on Friday under the name of Franz Hermann.
However, it was clear for spectators that Verstappen was driving while the car included its Verstappen.com livery.
In addition, Verstappen wore his usual helmet and costume which included his own name.
The 27 -year -old won the World Pilot Championship four times, which he has consecutively reached from 2021 to 2024.
He is currently in third place in this year behind Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
Red Bull Star Max Verstappen used a false name to drive for a rival team during a test session
Friday, Verstappen (driving photo on Red Bull) participated in the session at the Nurburgring Nordschleife under the name of Franz Hermann
Verstappen chose to test a Ferrari 296 GT3.
The false name of the star was exposed on the car with the Dutch flag.
Verstappen, which generally undergoes test sessions in a more private environment, has chosen to be part of the official test and installation sessions before the third NLS round.
He did a few laps while he was steering wheel from the Emil Frey racing ferrari.
Speaking last year, Verstappen had hinted at his desire to lead a GT3 to the Nurburgring.
He said: “The Nurburgring Nordschleife is one of my absolute favorite tracks, and I hope that in a few years, I can also compete here with a real GT3”.
Verstappen will be back in the F1 action at the Grand Prix of Emilia Romagne next weekend.
He finished in fourth place in the previous race in Miami.
Verstappen chose to test a Ferrari 296 GT3 while he finished a few laps (car illustrated without Verstappen)
Before that, Verstappen finished second in Saudi Arabia.
