F1 News: Max Verstappen Sets Sights On Racing Away From Formula One
F1 news: Max Verstappen wants to leave Formula 1
Max Verstappen has revealed which races he would like to compete in after retiring from Formula 1.
Max Verstappen has expressed his desire to visit other motorsport venues, particularly with the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans in mind. The event follows his remarkable achievements from 2023, where he won 19 of the 22 Grands Prix and claimed his third consecutive world title.
Expanding his horizons: Verstappen is keen to explore different racing series outside of the Formula 1 circuit. He has a particular interest in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which his father Jos Verstappen won in the LMP2 class in 2008.
Limited F1 future: Verstappen expects a shorter Formula 1 career compared to veterans such as seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton or two-time champion Fernando Alonso, and hints at a move to other racing formats in the future. Diverse racing interests: While IndyCar commands respect, Verstappen’s passion tends to be towards series such as MotoGP and SuperGT. In particular, he admires the Super Formula, which is considered the fastest car after Formula 1, and shows a strong will to participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, reminiscing about his father’s participation. Three-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen plans to compete in other motorsport series. Verstappen’s ambitions appear to be moving away from the F1 circuit after a dominant Formula 1 run that will culminate in a third world championship in 2023. The Dutch racing sensation achieved great success in Formula 1 at a young age, but recent announcements have revealed that Verstappen, like other legends of the sport, has no plans to pursue a long-term career in F1. Verstappen’s motorsport interests are many and varied. He is very grateful for IndyCar, but has no intention of participating. According to Corriere dello Sport, Verstappen said:
“I love watching IndyCar. I have a lot of respect for what they do, but I have no intention of racing.”
His passion extends to series such as MotoGP and SuperGT and he recalls the thrill of driving a Super Formula car:
“I went once last year and it was a lot of fun. Super Formula is the most beautiful and fastest car in Formula 1.”
However, Verstappen’s fascination with the 24 Hours of Le Mans appears to have been largely influenced by his father’s performance in that race. He said:
“I really want to run the 24 Hours of Le Mans. “I was there when my dad raced.”
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