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Max Verstappen defends Chris Lulham against online abuse following race penalty

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 3:33 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Max Verstappen defends Chris Lulham against online abuse following race penalty

Summary

Max Verstappen defended teammate Chris Lulham after he faced online abuse following a drive-through penalty during the GT World Challenge race at Portimao on October 19, 2026. The penalty was imposed after Lulham's collision with Luca Stolz during a late move at Turn 8. This incident affected the team's race, dropping them from podium contention to 24th place before finishing ninth. Verstappen criticized the personal attacks on Lulham, emphasizing the need for respect in motorsport. Lulham expressed remorse over the incident and acknowledged the team's efforts to recover from a difficult qualifying session.

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By the Numbers

•Lulham received a drive-through penalty for an avoidable collision at Portimao.
•The incident happened during the second hour of the GT World Challenge race.
•Verstappen finished ninth after mounting a late-race recovery stint.
•Lulham apologized for the clash with Stolz and emphasized team effort.
•Verstappen addressed the online harassment of Lulham through Instagram.

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After the drive-through penalty in the GT World Challenge race at Portimao, Chris Lulham has faced a wave of online abuse - Max Verstappen steps in
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