And the world champion tested a Ferrari: Why Verstappen was in Safenwil AG on Saturday

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Ferrari fans have been dreaming of this for years: Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen in a Ferrari. The Italians have been waiting for a World Cup title since 2007 (Räikkönen) and 2008 (team). But both superstars of the past decade show no interest in the red address in Maranello.

Tips for the manager’s son

But now something special happened in Mugello: Verstappen drove a Ferrari 296 GT3 through the hot corners – and immediately felt in his element. The reason for the deception is Thierry Vermeulen (21), the son of his old manager Raymond Vermeulen. “Max was able to give him good tips after just a few laps,” says Vermeulen, who does not have the dream of many racing driver fathers: “Formula 1 is not a goal for us. I know the way up; the air is much too thin there. So stay away. There are even more interesting series in racing!”

Vermeulen has found two good junior series with the DTM and the GT World Challenge Sprint. «And with the Swiss team of Emil Frey Racing and Max, Thierry also has the right companions! He also has an experienced teammate in the DTM, Jack Aitken.” The Briton scored 82 points and finished 14th, Vermeulen collected 58 points and finished in 16th place.

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In Safenwil AG, the entire clan met at the Emil Frey Racing team on Saturday to discuss the situation. Three-time world champion Verstappen also said: “I am happy to help Thierry. We’re like a big family – and I’m also a fan of GT and sim racing.” For Red Bull Motorsport director Helmut Marko it is clear: “One day Max will set up his own GT team. He’s just a real racer.”

With his 52nd GP victory in Brazil (26 of which were from pole), Verstappen is now ahead of Prost (51) and just behind Vettel (53). Since his contract with Red Bull runs until the end of 2028, the GP victories of Hamilton (103) and Schumi (91) are no longer utopian figures for the Dutchman.

That’s how long the contracts for the GP routes last

The race tracks also have a contract term. We tell you how far in advance you can plan a doctor’s trip. Races such as Jeddah, Doha and Las Vegas are interesting for Formula 1 owners. They pay over $50 million annually in signing fees. Or no fewer than four races in Europe together.

Source : Blick