Verstappen a-t-il battu le record du tour à l'Enfer Vert ? 'Franz Hermann' répond

Verstappen did an incursion at the Nordschleife track, otherwise known as the 'Green Hell' druing an NLS (Nürburgring Long Distance Series) practice session.

However, he did not register as himself, but rather under an alias, 'Franz Hermann'. When asked how he came up with that name, he responded to GPblog: "They asked me for a fake name, so I said let's make it as German as we can."

Why? Simple, the attention - or lack thereof. "Because then you're not on the entry list. Otherwise people will come to the ADM knowing that my name is on the entry list. I knew that once I was there that people would realise, it's normal. But I wasn't on the entry list so at least at 8, 9 a.m. it was pretty calm."

During the session it was rumoured that Verstappen had broken the lap record at what is regarded at the most difficult track in the world. Was it true? Verstappen himself answers.

Verstappen has never concealed his intentions of competing in enduracen racing, and replying to a question from GPblog the Dutchman reveals his true intentions behind the test.

However, before he can actually race at the 'Green Hell', Verstappen needs to acquire the track's racing permit.

"We are discussing to them how now, because my schedule is of course very full, we're speaking to them of course, because I know what is needed." The Der Deutsche Motor Sport Bund can, however, dispense a special permit for Verstappen should he not want to race to get his permit, "Yes if they want," Verstappen confirms.

Verstappen's remarkable dedication to simulation racing was not in vain after all. 

With the outlook af racking up miles at the track, Verstappen was then asked if the doubleheader weekend in September is an option. "Yeah, but I need to check the F1 calendar because I'm not sure that I can. I'm still checking and discussing a lot."