Verstappen spins early in GT practice session at Portimão
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Max Verstappen was involved in a spin during the first free practice session for the GT race at Portimão on October 16. The incident occurred on the opening lap when Verstappen made contact with Cheli Etienne's Audi. Both drivers continued after the incident, which is under investigation by the stewards. Verstappen quickly resumed and later set a best lap time of 1:43.046, trailing the session leader, Kelvin van der Linde. The second free practice session is scheduled for later today, followed by qualifying in the evening.
- •Verstappen spins on the opening lap of GT practice
- •Contact made with Cheli Etienne's Audi
- •Verstappen sets a fast lap of 1:43.046
- •Second practice session later today
- •Qualifying for the race starts at 18:55
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen involved in a spin in the opening laps of GT practice in Portimão
"Max Verstappen and his team have begun the first free practice session in Portimão. The Dutchman was involved in a spin right on the opening lap.
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