# Valentino Rossi and Max Verstappen at Portimao

> MotoGP legend Rossi races Verstappen in GT World Challenge Europe finale.
- Title: Valentino Rossi and Max Verstappen at Portimao · Motorsport
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: valentino rossi, max verstappen, portimao, gt world challenge europe, algarve circuit, moto gp, formula 1, sports, cars, Valentino, Rossi, Max
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/valentino-rossi-wary-of-max-verstappen-threat-at-portimao-big-problem/10865174
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-10-14T13:41:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: valentino rossi, max verstappen, portimao, gt world challenge europe, algarve circuit, moto gp, formula 1, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Valentino Rossi will race Max Verstappen in the top Pro class at Portimao's GT World Challenge Europe season finale.