Max Verstappen issues strong message to trolls over abuse of GT team-mate

Max Verstappen hit back at online trolls who abused his GTWCE team-mate…

By Lewis Duncan · Crash

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 12:38 PM

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Max Verstappen condemned online trolls who targeted his GT World Challenge teammate Chris Lulham with abuse.
Lulham received online backlash after a collision earned their car a penalty at the Portimao finale.
Verstappen recovered the No. 3 Team Verstappen Mercedes from outside the top 20 to ninth place.

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Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen has spoken out forcefully against online trolls following abuse directed at his GT World Challenge Europe teammate Chris Lulham. Speaking ahead of the United States Grand Prix, Verstappen defended Lulham after the young driver faced heavy social media backlash for an on-track collision during the GTWCE finale at Portimao.

Verstappen had partnered with Lulham and Ben Barnicoat in the No. 3 Team Verstappen Mercedes, recovering to finish ninth after a drive-through penalty. Verstappen condemned anonymous abuse, called for social media platforms to address troll accounts, and stated that mistakes are part of racing.

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