Red Bull star Max Verstappen uses fake name to drive for rival team as he takes part in shock test session
As reported by The Mirror, Verstappen took part in the session at the Nurburgring Nordschleife on Friday under the name of Franz Hermann.
However, it was clear to onlookers that Verstappen was behind the wheel as the car included his Verstappen.com livery.
In addition, Verstappen wore his usual helmet and race suit which included his own name.
The 27-year-old has won the World Drivers' Championship on four occasions, which he achieved consecutively from 2021 to 2024.
He is currently in third place in this year's standings behind Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
Verstappen elected to test a Ferrari 296 GT3.
The star's fake name was on display on the car along with the Dutch flag.
Verstappen, who usually undergoes test sessions in more private surroundings, elected to be part of the official test and setup sessions ahead of the third NLS round.
He completed a few laps as he took the wheel of the Emil Frey Racing Ferrari.
Speaking last year, Verstappen had hinted at his desire to drive a GT3 at the Nurburgring.
He said: 'The Nurburgring Nordschleife is one of my absolute favorite race tracks, and I hope that in a few years I can also compete here with a real GT3'.
Verstappen will be back in F1 action at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix next weekend.
He finished in fourth place at the previous race in Miami.
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