Verstappen defends teammate Lulham amid online abuse following GT race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Max Verstappen defended teammate Chris Lulham after he faced personal abuse online linked to their performance at the GT World Challenge Europe finale in Portimao. Lulham received a drive-through penalty after a collision with Luca Stolz's Mercedes, impacting Verstappen Racing's chance for a top finish. In an Instagram post, Verstappen condemned the harassment Lulham faced, stressing there's no place for such behavior in the sport. Meanwhile, Anthony Hamilton praised Verstappen and MotoGP's Valentino Rossi as 'absolute gentlemen' after attending the event, sharing memories from the race and his thoughts on motorsport.
- •Verstappen Racing competed at the GT World Challenge Europe in Portimao.
- •Lulham received a penalty after a collision during the race.
- •Verstappen moved from 24th to 9th despite the penalty's impact.
- •Anthony Hamilton praised Verstappen during the event.
- •Hamilton noted the event's 61-car grid and his long-term presence in motorsport.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Today | Verstappen breaks silence on Lulham abuse as Hamilton's father praises Dutchman
"From Max Verstappen defending his teammate Chris Lulham after their recent GT3 race in Portimao, to Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony praising the Dutchman, here are the Formula 1 news from 18 October. Max Verstappen reacts to Chris Lulham abuseMax Verstappen has defended team-mate Chris Lulham after the British driver was targeted with personal abuse following the GT World Challenge Europe finale in Portimao.
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