Max Verstappen, the renowned Formula 1 driver, has recently made waves in the motorsport world by expanding his involvement in the GT3 arena for his sim racing proteges. His team, Verstappen.com Racing Team Redline esports squad, is set to support Thierry Vermeulen, son of Max’s manager Raymond, and will also provide Briton Chris Lulham with a full program in the GT World Challenge Europe.
A Rising Star in the Making
Chris Lulham, a 21-year-old British driver, is gearing up for an exciting season ahead as he prepares to race alongside Vermeulen in both the Endurance Cup and Sprint Cup legs of the GT World Challenge Europe. Despite being in only his second full season of car racing, Lulham has already shown great promise on the track. In 2019, he contested one weekend in the British Formula 4 Championship with Fortec before making a strong return last year in the Radical Cup, where he dominated the SR3 Pro division.
Lulham’s success has not gone unnoticed, as he has become an integral part of the Verstappen/Redline esports squad. His impressive achievements include a victory in the iRacing Nurburgring 24 Hours last year, where he raced alongside none other than Max Verstappen himself.
Stepping Up to the Challenge
In a statement released by Verstappen.com Racing, it was revealed that Lulham had been “handpicked” for this significant opportunity. Max Verstappen expressed his excitement about supporting young drivers and fulfilling his dream of bridging the gap between sim racing and real-world competition. With Lulham’s promotion from Team Redline sim racing to GT3 Sprint and Endurance racing, alongside experienced driver Thierry Vermeulen, the team is poised to take their performance to the next level.
Lulham himself shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming season, highlighting the thorough preparation and dedication that has gone into getting ready for this new chapter. He described the opportunity as unbelievable and expressed his eagerness to make the most of this chance to showcase his talent on the track.
Max Verstappen’s foray into GT3 racing marks a significant milestone in his journey towards potentially becoming a team owner in the GT ranks, a goal he has been vocal about in the past. His recent testing of the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 at Paul Ricard during the winter further underscores his commitment to expanding his presence in the world of motorsport.
Thierry Vermeulen, on the other hand, will continue his racing endeavors in the DTM with the Emil Frey team for a third consecutive season, solidifying the team’s strong presence in multiple racing series. The future looks bright for the Verstappen.com Racing Team Redline esports squad as they gear up for an exciting season ahead, with Chris Lulham at the helm of their GT3 campaign.
As the motorsport world eagerly anticipates the upcoming GT World Challenge Europe season, all eyes will be on Max Verstappen’s team and their talented roster of drivers as they prepare to make their mark on the track. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting developments as the racing season unfolds.
