Pepper says Verstappen’s GT appearance puts series in the spotlight
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BMW factory driver Jordan Pepper says Verstappen’s GT appearance is putting GT World Challenge Europe in the spotlight and expects many young people to watch the Portimão finale.
Jordan Pepper says Max Verstappen’s guest appearance is putting “a real spotlight” on GT World Challenge Europe. The BMW factory driver says the four-time world champion has “nothing to gain” from the outing.
Speaking ahead of Saturday’s three-hour finale at Portimão, Pepper said he had huge respect for Verstappen. He rated him the best of their generation, whatever he drove, and cited what Verstappen had done at the Nürburgring this year.
Pepper also said Verstappen’s entry showed the level of GT racing. He expected many young people to take an interest and watch the finale closely.
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