Verstappen’s GT3 Debut Ends in 15th as Setup Issues Plague Portimao Qualifying
Max Verstappen, Chris Lulham, and Ben Barnicoat qualified 15th for the GT World Challenge Europe finale at Portimao, struggling with setup issues in their Mercedes-AMG GT3. Boutsen VDS claimed pole position with a Porsche, marking an emotional victory for the team following the recent death of co-owner Marc van der Straten. The three-hour race is scheduled for Saturday afternoon.