"He amazed me": Jules Gounon recounts Max Verstappen's GT3 tests

Frenchman Jules Gounon had a front-row seat to Max Verstappen's GT3 tests at Estoril, Portugal. Joining the Dutchman's team for the 2026 GT World Challenge, the Mercedes-AMG driver tells us about the behind-the-scenes details of the test and his recruitment.

Published 23/01/2026 à 21:25

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"He amazed me": Jules Gounon recounts Max Verstappen's GT3 tests

Max Verstappen, Stefan Wendl and Jules Gounon at Estoril - Photo: Verstappen Racing

It was one of the big sensations of 2025: Max Verstappen He tackled the legendary Nordschleife twice to obtain the license allowing him to race there. At the end of December, on Christmas Eve, an announcement was made of a collaboration in the GT World Challenge between his team and Mercedes Benz-AMG. The drivers for this team have also been announced, including Frenchman Jules Gounon. Under contract with the Mercedes-Benz brand, the 31-year-old driver has had

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