Rossi and Verstappen, GT3 showdown: what to know before the duel

Valentino Rossi and Max Verstappen are set to face each other in a GT3 race that is already drawing plenty of attention. On one side is the motorcycle racing icon, now fully committed to racing cars; on the other is Formula 1’s dominant force, eager to test himself beyond his usual territory.

The event should be a showpiece because it brings together two different racing worlds and two contrasting driving styles. For Italian fans, it is a special clash: Rossi remains a huge reference point, while Verstappen arrives with the hunger of a champion who wants to beat everyone.