Beyond F1
Despite the long break in the Formula 1 championship, which will only resume in the first weekend of May, there is no break for several drivers: in addition to Max Verstappen, who in recent days was busy at the Nordschleife for a private test session in preparation for the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, Lance Stroll will participate in the first seasonal race of the GT World Challenge Europe championship.
Another challenge
The Canadian is in fact present on the official list of drivers who will take part in the 1000 km of Paul Ricard, scheduled for April 11 on the transalpine track. The 27-year-old will make his debut in the category, PRO class, at the wheel of the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo of the Comtoyou Racing team together with the two Spaniards Mari Boya and Roberto Merhi, with the latter having competed in a season in F1 during his career.
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There will be a total of 59 cars racing at Le Castellet, in an event that will see numerous rookie drivers (more than 30) fighting for victory with other prominent protagonists: among these, the three-time GTWC Europe champion Dries Vanthoor, without forgetting the presence of Team WRT BMW #46, which will see the ‘Doctor’ Valentino Rossi at the wheel. On the starting grid, there will be ten brands, including the aforementioned Aston Martin and BMW, as well as the defending champion Porsche in the Endurance Cup and the Italian Ferrari and Lamborghini.
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