Displacement in the Ferrari: secret test on the Nordschleife exposed!

Displacement in the Ferrari: secret test on the Nordschleife exposed!

Nürburgring, Deutschland - Max Verstappen, the Formula 1 world champion, recently caused a stir by driving undercover on the legendary Nordschleife of the Nürburgring. He registered under the pseudonym "Franz Hermann" in order to escape the attention of the media. This reports Laola1 . Verstappen, which is known for his passion for driving, was not stopped by reviews and emphasized that it was his private leisure activity.

On the training day of the long -distance series NLS, Verstappen drove a Ferrari 296 GT3, which was used by the Swiss team Emil Frey Racing. In an explanation, he stated that "Franz Hermann" was a very German name and that he had achieved faster lap times than the current record for this sports car class. Nevertheless, he mainly wanted to have fun, which shows that the fun of motorsport is in the foreground.

criticism and challenges

Despite its enthusiasm, there were also critical voices. Ex-racing driver Ralf Schumacher described Verstappen excursion as "not very intelligent" and expressed concerns about the danger of the Nordschleife. This route is notorious for their challenges and has already provided many drivers with great difficulty.

In order to be able to participate in official races on the Nordschleife, Verstappen needs a special license. It is reported that he is working on receiving this DMSB Permit by 2025. Various conditions are to be met for the acquisition of this license: Verstappen must demonstrate racing experience, take part in recognized driver courses and successfully complete an e-learning course that includes tests and other requirements, as is explained on the DMSB website ( dmsb ).

Future views and personal projects

Verstappen has already spent thousands of hours in the simulator on the Nordschleife and plans to return to the route soon. Several NLS races will be scheduled for the coming months, in which he could possibly participate, including on August 16 and September 14. In addition, he founded his own GT3 team that competes in the GT World Challenge Europe, and debuted in April 2023 at the 6-hour race in Le Castellet.

This mysterious trip to the Nordschleife has aroused the interest of the motorsport community. Verstappen not only demonstrated his love for driving, but also made it clear that despite the challenges and reviews, he is willing to break new ground.