LIVE STREAM: Max Verstappen GT World Challenge Qualifying in Portimão
Max Verstappen’s qualifying run at the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup finale in Portimão, Portugal, is available to watch free on the GT World YouTube channel. Coverage is offered in multiple languages, and the YouTube player embedded in this article is where readers can follow the session live. No paid subscription is required.
Qualifying is scheduled to begin at 17:55 local time in Portimão and the UK on Friday, 16 October. That is 12:55 p.m. US Eastern time. On-track qualifying is due to continue until 19:05 local time, or 2:05 p.m. ET.
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The session is divided into three segments. Verstappen will be driving the #3 Verstappen Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3, sharing the car with Ben Barnicoat and Chris Lulham. The three-part format means viewers can follow the qualifying session across its separate runs rather than expecting one continuous stint from a single driver.
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To watch, open the GT World YouTube player embedded on this page before the scheduled start. The broadcast is free, with language options available through the channel’s coverage. If you are looking for the broader weekend viewing schedule, see our full Portimão watch guide. Readers new to Verstappen’s endurance racing appearance can also read our GTWC debut explainer.
Friday’s qualifying should not be confused with the main event. The three-hour race is scheduled for Saturday, 17 October, starting at 17:00 local time in Portimão, or 12:00 p.m. ET. Qualifying takes place on Friday; the race follows on Saturday.
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