Bernd Maylander, the safety car driver for Formula 1, recently praised Max Verstappen for his venture into GT racing. Maylander, a former winner of the Nurburgring 24 Hours, expressed his excitement about Verstappen’s participation in Mercedes GT3 machinery at the iconic German circuit. He highlighted the similarities and differences between the GT3 car and the Mercedes AMG GT Black Series that he drives as the F1 safety car, noting the varying rules, horsepower, weight, and tires. Maylander commended Verstappen’s performance in the GT3 outings, acknowledging the challenging nature of racing at the Nordschleife. He lauded the passion and skills required to navigate the track and execute overtaking maneuvers in GT3 cars. Overall, Maylander applauded Verstappen’s dedication to the sport and the exciting racing spectacle he brings to the motorsport world.
Bernd Maylander Praises Max Verstappen’s GT3 Rise
