Verstappen Racing finishes in P9 after spectacular race in Portimao

Published on 17 October 2026 by Kees-Jan Koster Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing finished ninth in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup race in Portimão.

The trio of Max Verstappen, Ben Barnicoat and Chris Lulham put in a strong performance, which was disrupted by a penalty.

The 29-year-old Briton was once a formidable rival of Max Verstappen in their karting days, but this weekend marks his first appearance for Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing.

Almost 20 minutes after the incident, Lulham is handed a drive-through penalty, and Team Verstappen Racing drops to P16 after serving it.

Following an exceptionally strong final stint, Max therefore finishes the race in P9.