Verstappen and Anthony Hamilton’s Portimão meeting draws fan reaction

Max Verstappen’s surprise paddock meeting with Anthony Hamilton in Portimão got fans talking online: commenters called the moment both “wholesome” and “random.”

Lewis Hamilton’s father attended his first GT World event during the GT World Challenge Europe weekend. He shared photos with Verstappen and Valentino Rossi, who was also racing, and wrote that he had caught up with them over motorsport, life and family. Hamilton was celebrating 35 years in motorsport.

Verstappen competed in the GT World Challenge Europe finale with Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat; the trio finished ninth.