Max Verstappen Returns to GT Racing in Portimao

Max Verstappen is making his way back to GT racing, gearing up for the final round of the 2026 GT World Challenge at Portimao. Fans can catch all the action live via streaming, as Verstappen hits the track following his earlier appearance at the Nurburgring 24 Hours.

Portimao promises a thrilling spectacle with GT3 cars leading the charge and various classes battling it out through the circuit's bustling traffic. The challenge here is as much about endurance as it is about speed.

For those eager to catch the drama unfold, PlanetF1.com will provide a live stream covering both the qualifying and the main event over the weekend. Verstappen, having faced a setback during his last GT outing, is now aiming for a podium finish in Portugal.

Interestingly, he comes into this race fresh off two victories in F1 races at Malaysia and Singapore, keeping him in the hunt for second place in the Drivers’ Championship. Unlike some races, the classifications at Portimao are determined by driver line-ups instead of tweaks to the cars themselves.

In addition to streaming, the race will also air on select television networks worldwide, though coverage may vary by region. This makes the live stream the most dependable source for following the race in real time.

The race officially kicks off on Saturday afternoon, with the lights going out at 17:00 local time and running into the evening. Qualifying takes place on Friday evening, setting the grid for the 61-car lineup, which includes Verstappen, Ben Barnicoat, and Chris Lulham in the #3 Team Verstappen Racing car.

As viewers plan their schedules, they’ll need to account for time zone differences: Europe will enjoy an afternoon session, while U.S. fans will rise early, and Australians will tune in late at night. Despite being a shorter event than some endurance races, Portimao's tight layout ensures non-stop action, with frequent driver swaps making it feel like a high-stakes sprint.