🚨| Mysterious Max Verstappen trick has GT world speculating:
— Daniel Juncadella recently sparked intrigue by revealing that Max Verstappen, as a newcomer to GT racing, was employing a technique unfamiliar to seasoned GT specialists. Speaking to media, Juncadella noted:
“Max is doing something that lets him stay unusually close to competitors, even in corners where dirty air is typically a problem.”
— NLS commentator Peter Mackay observed Verstappen's performance and suggested he might have discovered a way to exploit a weak spot in the turbulent slipstream. Mackay remarked:
“Max found a weak spot in the turbulent slipstream, allowing him to drive closer to someone without destroying the front tyres.”
— Despite these observations, the exact nature of Verstappen's method remains elusive. RacingNews365 consulted Jeroen Bleekemolen, a former 24 Hours of Nürburgring winner, for his insights. Bleekemolen commented:
“Of course you can set the car a bit. But still difficult to drive behind someone then. He does have an extreme amount of confidence, which does allow him to set it a little bit without going off.”
— Bleekemolen also speculated on other possible techniques Verstappen might be using, such as left-foot braking to maintain the car's nose position. He explained:
“It could also be that he's braking more with the left foot to keep the nose down. [He could be] operating both pedals at the same time, overlap that is called. But many drivers do that.”
— The GT racing community remains curious about Verstappen's approach, with many agreeing on its effectiveness but unable to pinpoint the exact method. The upcoming 24 Hours of Nürburgring may provide further insights into Verstappen's mysterious technique.
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