Red Bull -star Max Verstappen uses fake name to drive for rival team while participating in shock test session

Red Bull Star Max Verstappen used a fake name when he participated in an unexpected test session for a rival team.

As reported by The mirrorVerstappen participated in the session in the Nordschleife Nordschleife on Friday under the name Franz Hermann.

However, it was clear to spectators that Verstappen was behind the wheel, because the car included its Verstappen.com.

In addition, Verstappen bore his usual helmet and racing suit, including his own name.

The 27-year-old has won the World Drivers’ Championship four times, which he achieved successively from 2021 to 2024.

He is currently in third place in this year’s rankings Oscar Piastri And Lando Norris.

Red Bull -star Max Verstappen used a fake name to ride in a test session for a rival team

Verstappen (photo for Red Bull) participated in the session in the Nurburgring Nordschleife on Friday under the name Franz Hermann

Verstappen chose to test a Ferrari 296 GT3.

The fake name of the star was shown on the car together with the Dutch flag.

Verstappen, which usually undergoes test sessions in more private environment, chose to be part of the official test and setup sessions prior to the third NLS round.

He completed a few laps when he took the steering wheel of the Emil Frey Racing Ferrari.

Last year, Verstappen spoke because of his desire to manage a GT3 at the Nurburgring.

He said: “The Nurburgring Nordschleife is one of my absolute favorite racing tracks, and I hope that I can also compete here in a few years here with a real GT3.”

Verstappen will return to F1 Action on the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix next weekend.

He finished in fourth place during the previous race in Miami.

Verstappen chose to test a Ferrari 296 GT3 while completing a few laps

Before that, Verstappen was second in Saudi Arabia.