Verstappen Racing to Compete with Mercedes in 2026 GT World Challenge Europe
Verstappen racing will switch to Mercedes-AMG for the 2026 season of the GT World Challenge Europe, marking a new collaboration with the German manufacturer.
The team previously utilized Aston Martin for Endurance Cup races last year.Simultaneously, a prosperous partnership with Emil Frey Racing provided them with the Ferrari 296 GT3, notably used by Max Verstappen and Chris Lulham during a race on the Nordschleife.
Recently, the team conducted testing at the Estoril track to familiarize themselves with the AMG GT3 EVO. They received guidance from Mercedes-AMG official driver Jules Gounon, who provided crucial vehicle setup instructions.
Today, the partnership between Verstappen Racing and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport was officially announced. 2 Seas Motorsport, a team with extensive experience with mercedes cars, will provide support to the program. Chris Lulham will continue to race in the Sprint Cup alongside Daniel Juncadella, while Jules Gounon will join them for all five Endurance Cup events.
Key Takeaways
- Verstappen Racing is moving from Aston Martin and Ferrari to mercedes-AMG for the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe season.
- Jules Gounon will play a key role in vehicle setup and will compete in the endurance Cup races.
- 2 Seas Motorsport will provide valuable support due to their expertise with Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
- Chris Lulham and Daniel Juncadella will form the Sprint Cup driver pairing.