Race Report Combined from 4 sources
Verstappen recovers to top-10 on GT World Challenge Europe debut
Max Verstappen finished in the top 10 on his GT World Challenge Europe debut at Portimao after recovering from a drive-through penalty. GetSpeed Mercedes won the race, while Verstappen started 14th in the No. 3 Team Verstappen Mercedes.
F1 Hub Newsroom
October 17, 2026
Max Verstappen made his GT World Challenge Europe race debut at Portimao in the No. 3 Team Verstappen Mercedes. He started 14th and, in a race described as dramatic, fought back to finish inside the top 10.
Verstappen's comeback came despite a drive-through penalty during the event. The result marked a solid recovery in his return to GT racing between Formula 1 races.
At the front, GetSpeed Mercedes took victory at Portimao. Full finishing positions were published after the race.