Max Verstappen makes his first outing in the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe season’s finale at Portimão (Autódromo Internacional do Algarve), driving a Mercedes prepared by 2 Seas. Multiple outlets report that Verstappen and his teammates—Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat—finish inside the top 10.
Accounts differ on the details of the final result and how his stint unfolds. Motorsport.com describes Verstappen starting from a low position and delivering a 45-minute, 15-place charge that leads to ninth place, highlighting that the #3 Mercedes with Verstappen Racing branding is active throughout the three-hour race and that Barnicoat takes the start amid early chaos. Yahoo Sports similarly focuses on Verstappen’s progress in his stint, describing a move from P24 to the top 10. F1 coverage also situates the race as the season conclusion at Portimão, with Verstappen alongside Valentino Rossi in action.
