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Red Bull’s Formula 1 star, Max Verstappen, has shared his interest to feature in the iconic 24-hour Le Mans race, where he would like to team up with fellow Aston Martin F1 star Fernando Alonso.
Red Bull’s Formula One star, Max Verstappen, has yet again voiced interest in featuring in the renowned 24-hour Le Mans race, where he hopes to partner up with fellow Aston Martin F1 star Fernando Alonso. Verstappen shared that Alonso is keen on teaming up with him for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, reflecting a shared interest between the two Formula One champions.
“Le Mans I definitely would like to doâ€æI’ve been there already when my dad used to race and the atmosphere is amazing. It’s endurance, so many people, driving through the night, sunrise – I think it’s really cool.” Max Verstappen about the Le Mans race
Verstappen has hinted at his long-built desire for endurance racing and featuring in the most prestigious 24-hour race, once he decides to close his much successful F1 chapter in the future. The Dutchman had previously talked about the influence behind his desire, saying it came from his father, Jos Verstappen, who, after a reputed eight-year F1 career, went on to win the Le Mans race in 2008
In the recent Honda Racing Thanks Day, the youngest-ever Grand Prix winner was asked about his plans as a racer outside of Formula One. Adding to the excitement caused by his statement about featuring at Le Mans, the 26-year-old also mentioned that Alonso had previously expressed his desire to race alongside Verstappen at Le Mans. Verstappen considers it to be a dream team with Alonso, who has previously won the iconic race twice, in 2018 and 2019.
“I’ve been speaking to Fernando about it. He said he would only want to do it with me again. That would be really cool.” Verstappen said on teaming up with Fernando Alonso.
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The three-time world champion has spoken multiple times about his retirement from Formula One. Verstappen considers endurance racing as the next big goal after life in F1. Verstappen has also stressed that he is not intrigued to follow the likes of Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton, who has continued their career in Formula One beyond his 30s.
“The gas will probably be gone. But our sport is already becoming greener and more sustainable. Only one thing is certain: Max Verstappen will no longer be there!” Verstappen told German publication Blick in 2022, while speaking about retirement plans.
Should Verstappen triumph at Le Mans, he will be on the brink of securing the Motorsport Triple Crown, which is the prestigious accolade given to those achieving victory in the world’s top three races: Le Mans, the Monaco Grand Prix, and the Indianapolis 500. The only winner of this unofficial achievement is Graham Hill, with Vertsappen’s ideal teammate Alonso being the sole other driver to have reached closer to the title.
