Saturday\u2019s F1 news saw Max Verstappen in action on his weekend off, stepping up to race \u2013 and win \u2013 in GT3 at the Nurburgring.<\/p>\n
Verstappen and Chris Lulham were on dominant form at the \u2018Green Hell\u2019, so let\u2019s look back at that and the best of the rest of the headlines.<\/p>\n
F1 news: Verstappen on dominant form at the Nurburgring<\/p>\n
Max Verstappen qualified third in the Pro class at the latest NLS round at the Nurburgring, and by the time the first corner arrived, he was in the lead.<\/p>\n
Not only that, he opened up a huge 62-second gap over the rest of the pack before vacating the cockpit for his teammate, Chris Lulham, with the young Briton seeing the victory to its conclusion.<\/p>\n
Even when he\u2019s not racing in Formula 1, more often than not, Verstappen is still driving something.<\/p>\n
Read more: Max Verstappen punishes N\u00fcrburgring GT3 rivals after first-lap heroics<\/a><\/p>\n F1 lifeline for Yuki Tsunoda?<\/p>\n Yuki Tsunoda is under pressure to keep his seat at Red Bull in 2026, but should that not occur, he has been linked with a reserve role at Aston Martin for 2026.<\/p>\n Now, as current reserve Felipe Drugovich makes a move to Andretti in Formula E next season, the path could somewhat clear for the Japanese driver to take up such a position.<\/p>\n Of course, his first priority is to maintain his seat with Red Bull next year, but reports are linking him with a potential switch to link back up with Honda if he does end up losing his seat.<\/p>\n Read more: Yuki Tsunoda lifeline emerges as Andretti confirms major signing for 2026 season<\/a><\/p>\n Lewis Hamilton misses Ferrari appearance<\/p>\n Lewis Hamilton has understandably taken time to be at the bedside of his dog, Roscoe, as he has suffered with his health in recent days.<\/p>\n This includes an appearance at Mugello for Pirelli tyre testing, and the Ferrari Style fashion show is the latest event he\u2019s had to watch from afar.<\/p>\n Writing on Instagram, the seven-time World Champion said: \u201cGutted to have missed seeing the Ferrari Style fashion show in person today. Even from the livestream, the silks, cashmeres and denim looked incredible. Congrats to the Ferrari Style team for a great show.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more: Lewis Hamilton pulls out of latest Ferrari appearance after heartbreaking Roscoe update<\/a><\/p>\n Christian Horner shares holiday photos after $100m agreement<\/p>\n Having agreed a hefty settlement figure with Red Bull, Christian Horner shared photos of himself and his wife, Geri Halliwell, on holiday in Scotland.<\/p>\n After his Red Bull departure, Horner has been placing his focus away from Formula 1, though PlanetF1.com understands he will be able to return to the grid by the middle of next year.<\/p>\n