Verstappen reveals NEW future plan as team-mate DROPOUT confirmed… read more
Max Verstappen, the four-time Formula 1 champion, has been making headlines lately with his plans for the future. The Dutch driver secured his fourth consecutive title victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix last year, but his team, Red Bull, faced a disappointing season, finishing third in the constructors’ standings.
Verstappen’s teammate, Sergio Perez, had a dismal end to the season, failing to score points in the last two races. This led to Red Bull replacing Perez with Liam Lawson, a young and talented driver from their junior program. Lawson will have the challenging task of supporting Verstappen in his quest for a fifth drivers’ title while also trying to keep the team happy.
Verstappen has been open about his desire to explore opportunities outside of Formula 1, including competing in the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. He has been in talks with fellow F1 champion Fernando Alonso about teaming up for the event, but their plans have hit a roadblock.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is part of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) calendar, and teams typically have two or three drivers per team. Verstappen and Alonso were considering partnering with a third driver, but their plans have been put on hold.
In a recent update, Verstappen revealed that his father, Jos Verstappen, has ruled himself out as a potential third teammate. Jos, a former F1 driver and rally driver, was considered a strong candidate to join his son and Alonso, but he has decided not to pursue the opportunity.
Speaking to Mirror Sport, Verstappen said, “[Jos] is still very good at it, [but] he doesn’t want to. He just doesn’t want to do it anymore.” Verstappen added that he and Alonso will have to look for another driver to partner with, saying, “It’s fine, let’s see what happens. A lot of things can happen. There are many great drivers that you can pick from. I have a lot of friends also who race, so it will be hard to pick one.”
Verstappen’s comments suggest that he and Alonso are still committed to competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but they will have to find another driver to complete their lineup. The search for a third teammate will likely be a challenging one, given the high level of competition in the WEC.
Meanwhile, Verstappen’s focus will also be on the upcoming F1 season, where he will be looking to defend his title with Red Bull. The team has made significant changes to their lineup, with Liam Lawson replacing Sergio Perez, and Verstappen will be hoping that the new partnership will bring him even more success.
In conclusion, Max Verstappen’s plans for the future are still taking shape, with his plans to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Fernando Alonso facing a setback. However, Verstappen remains committed to exploring opportunities outside of F1, and his search for a new teammate will likely be a fascinating one to watch. As the F1 season approaches, Verstappen will also be focused on defending his title with Red Bull, and it will be interesting to see how the new partnership with Liam Lawson pans out.
