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Verstappen confirms test with rival manufacturer

Red Bull Formula 1 star Max Verstappen has confirmed he has participated in a test with a rival manufacturer.
The defending world drivers’ champion had been spotted behind the wheel of a Ferrari 296 GT at the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife last week, but went to great lengths in an effort to keep it under wraps. Verstappen tested under the pseudonym Franz Herman, while outside photographers were prohibited from the garage as security guards blocked anyone from getting a clear glimpse of the 27-year-old.

However, his own company have now confirmed his attendance after posting an image of Verstappen at the iconic circuit on Instagram with the caption: “Nordschleife last Friday”.

Verstappen has driven in virtual racing events in the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) before, but he may be eyeing up a real outing in the competition after it was reported he plans to obtain a Nordschleife permit this year.
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Verstappen – who runs his own GT3 team, Verstappen.com Racing – will now turn his focus back to the world of F1 as he looks to keep pace in the championship battle.
But while the 64-time race winner may be struggling on the track of late, he did at least have some good news away from it following the birth of his first child with partner Kelly Piquet