Max Verstappen and his team will look to fight their way through the field when the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup season finale takes place in Portimão, Portugal, on Saturday, October 17.
The Verstappen Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 team, featuring Max Verstappen, Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat, qualified 15th for the three-hour race.
The team recorded an average time of 1:42.624, finishing approximately 0.553 seconds behind the pole-setting No. 2 Boutsen VDS Porsche.
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The race will be held at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, with more than 60 GT3 cars and 10 manufacturers expected to compete in the season-ending event.
Verstappen, who is a four-time Formula One world champion, will be looking to make an impact in the GT3 category as he takes on the endurance challenge alongside his teammates.
GT World Challenge: Max Verstappen's Teammates
Verstappen will share the No. 3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 with Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat for the Portimão event. They will replace Dani Juncadella and Jules Gounon, whose World Endurance Championship commitments clash with the rescheduled event.
Verstappen has already gained GT3 experience at the Nürburgring 24 Hours earlier this year. His appearance at Portimão gives him another opportunity to compete in the category while the Formula 1 calendar allows him to race outside the championship.
GT World Challenge Final Race: Date
Qualifying for the GT World Challenge Europe season finale is scheduled for Saturday, October 17.
GT World Challenge Final Race: Time
The GT World Challenge Final Race will begin at 9:30 PM IST.
GT World Challenge Final Race: Venue
The GT World Challenge Final Race will take place at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal.
GT World Challenge Final Race: Live Streaming Details
Red Bull TV and the Red Bull Motorsports YouTube channel are among the platforms for live coverage of the GT World Challenge Europe event.
Where to watch Max Verstappen's onboard camera?
An exclusive onboard feed featuring Max Verstappen will also be available on YouTube, offering fans a closer look at his performance during the race, subject to regional availability.
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