MAX VERSTAPPEN goals to observe in his idol’s footsteps by switching to GT racing sooner or later.
The Crimson Bull driver sealed his third consecutive world championship after ending second within the Qatar GP dash race.
Max Verstappen has hinted at a profession away from F1Credit score: Getty
Verstappen, nonetheless solely 26, grew to become the primary driver to wrap up a title throughout a dash occasion, the short-form format launched in 2021.
However regardless of his dominance, the F1 ace sparked hypothesis earlier this 12 months that he may stroll from the game when his present contract expires in 2028.
And now the Dutchman has claimed he desires to reflect the profession of MotoGp legend Valentino Rossi.
Verstappen made it clear that working with GT vehicles is an avenue he want to discover.
He informed Gazzetta Dello Sport: “I’ll race longer, however not in Grand Prix races.
“It will be good to do it like Valentino Rossi, I prefer to see his races in GT, a class I’ve an curiosity in as a result of now we have our personal automobile entered.
“He did all the things he may in MotoGP, with a loopy profession, and now he’s having enjoyable.
“Whereas nonetheless working laborious and eager to win once more. I feel I’ll search for one thing comparable sooner or later.”
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Bike icon Valentino Rossi gained seven MotoGP championships
GT racecar engines are manufacturing facility engines with some efficiency tweaks which can be designed for highway vehicles.
A grand tourer is a kind of auto that’s designed for top velocity and long-distance driving.
Crimson Bull group principal Christian Horner additionally recommended that Verstappen won’t proceed deep into his thirties.
The F1 ace will probably be 31 on the finish of his present deal, which he signed final March.
F1 drivers head to the USA GP on Sunday- with Verstappen main his team-mate Sergio Perez by 209 factors.