Verstappen's GT3 team wins at Magny-Cours in 2026 GT World Challenge
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Max Verstappen's GT3 team achieved victory in the first GT World Challenge Europe Sprint race at Magny-Cours on August 1, 2026. Jules Gounon secured pole position in the #3 Mercedes-AMG and partnered with Dani Juncadella to finish first. Verstappen is currently on holiday in Italy while the F1 summer break continues. The next race in the series is scheduled for today at the same circuit.
- •Gounon took pole position in the #3 Mercedes-AMG.
- •Juncadella and Gounon won the sixth round of the season.
- •Race 2 of the weekend is scheduled for today.
- •Verstappen is on holiday in Italy during the F1 break.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen celebrates first victory of the 2026 season with GT3 team
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen Racing gets back to winning ways in 2026 at Magny-Cours
"Max Verstappen's GT3 team has won the first GT World Challenge Europe Sprint race of the weekend at the Magny-Cours circuit. While the Formula 1 summer break is already underway, other racing series are still ongoing, giving fans plenty of action to enjoy.
"Max Verstappen's GT3 team has won the first GT World Challenge Europe Sprint race of the weekend at the Magny-Cours circuit. While the Formula 1 summer break is already underway, other racing series are still ongoing, giving fans plenty of action to enjoy.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 8:01 AMVerstappen celebrates first victory of the 2026 season with GT3 team
Max Verstappen's GT3 team has won the first GT World Challenge Europe Sprint race of the weekend at the Magny-Cours circuit. While the Formula 1 summer break is already underway, other racing series are still ongoing, giving fans plenty of action to enjoy.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 8:01 AMVerstappen Racing gets back to winning ways in 2026 at Magny-Cours
Max Verstappen's GT3 team has won the first GT World Challenge Europe Sprint race of the weekend at the Magny-Cours circuit. While the Formula 1 summer break is already underway, other racing series are still ongoing, giving fans plenty of action to enjoy.
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