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Verstappen backs GTWCE team-mate after online abuse
Max Verstappen publicly supported his GT World Challenge Europe team-mate Chris Lulham after Lulham was subjected to online abuse. Reports linked the backlash to a penalty at Portimao, with Verstappen saying he felt he needed to speak up.
F1 Hub Newsroom
October 18, 2026
Multiple outlets reported that Max Verstappen showed support for his GT World Challenge Europe team-mate Chris Lulham after Lulham received online hate from fans.
PlanetF1 said the abuse followed a penalty at Portimao. It also reported Verstappen issued a statement, including the line that he felt he needed to speak up.
The reports describe Verstappen responding publicly in support of Lulham as the online backlash drew attention.