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The key hurdle in Max Verstappen's Super GT ambitions

Max Verstappen has expressed interest in racing in Super GT, but admits the lack of a true blue riband event makes a guest appearance difficult to justify. The four-time Formula 1 champion turned his first laps in a Nissan Z GT500 car at Fuji Speedway last month, as part of a promotional shoot organised by his employer Red Bull. It marked only his second in a contemporary Super GT prototype ...

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Max Verstappen has expressed interest in racing in Super GT, but admits the lack of a true blue riband event makes a guest appearance difficult to justify. The four-time Formula 1 champion turned his first laps in a Nissan Z GT500 car at Fuji Speedway last month, as part of a promotional shoot organised by his employer Red Bull. It marked only his second in a contemporary Super GT prototype ...

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  • What changed: Max Verstappen has expressed interest in racing in Super GT, but admits the lack of a true blue riband event makes a guest appearance difficult to justify. The four-time Formula 1 champion turned his first laps in a Nissan Z GT500 car at Fuji Speedway last month, as part of a promotional shoot organised by his employer Red Bull. It marked only his second in a contemporary Super GT prototype .
  • Who it affects: Max Verstappen and Racing Bulls are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Max Verstappen or Racing Bulls archive for more context.

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Source
Motorsport.com
Drivers
Max Verstappen (Bio & Records)
Teams
Racing Bulls (2026 Team Profile), Racing Point, Oracle Red Bull Racing (History & Technical Path)

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Source: Motorsport.com

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