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Valentino Rossi and Max Verstappen at Portimao
MotoGP legend Rossi races Verstappen in GT World Challenge Europe finale.
In brief
MotoGP legend Rossi races Verstappen in GT World Challenge Europe finale. Valentino Rossi will race Max Verstappen in the top Pro class at Portimao's GT World Challenge Europe season finale. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Rossi races Verstappen
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi will race Max Verstappen in the top Pro class at Portimao.
“It's going to be amazing. I mean, it will be a big problem because he’s sure to be incredibly fast, but it will be fantastic.”
Verstappen's GT debut
Max Verstappen makes his GT World Challenge Europe debut at Portimao season finale.
“Yeah, I hope I get to see him. He’s a very cool guy, so I hope to catch up with him.”
Rossi's car details
Rossi drives a BMW M4 GT3 EVO in the Pro class with Team WRT.
“I have to say, I never imagined I’d be racing towards Max Verstappen.”
Verstappen's car details
Verstappen drives a #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO for Verstappen Racing.
“I actually hope to see no one, to be just up front and do a good job.”
Race date and track
The three-hour race takes place Saturday, 17 October, on the 4.692 km Algarve circuit.
“Portimao is a very cool track to drive.”
The bottom line
Valentino Rossi will race Max Verstappen in the top Pro class at Portimao's GT World Challenge Europe season finale.
