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F1 champion Max Verstappen advised Shane van Gisbergen before dominant NASCAR Mexico win
Shane van Gisbergen sought advice from Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen before dominating NASCAR’s first Cup Series race in Mexico City, leading 60 of 100 laps. His 16.5 second victory over Christopher Bell marked the largest winning margin since 2009. This was his second Cup Series win in two years since his debut triumph in 2023 and took place in NASCAR’s first international race since 1958. Van Gisbergen’s unique support came from Verstappen, who shared insights due to his success at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit. Despite a difficult rookie season, this win has secured van Gisbergen a spot in the 2025 playoffs, although he is currently 30th in the drivers’ championship standings.
