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‘Max Verstappen linked to staggering MotoGP move’ – report
According to reports in Italian media, Max Verstappen has been linked with potentially purchasing a MotoGP team.
Verstappen and his father Jos reportedly held talks with Honda and Aprilia regarding the sale of their satellite teams LCR and Trackhouse.
Verstappen, a known MotoGP fan, has shown interest in trying Marc Marquez’s bike, with the Spanish rider clinching his seventh premier class title this season.
Lewis Hamilton is also looking into buying the Gresini team in 2024, showing the interest F1 stars have in MotoGP.
Despite the speculations, Verstappen’s manager Raymond Vermeulen stated that taking over a MotoGP team is currently not realistic for Max.
Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner’s recent takeover of the KTM team at the Catalan Grand Prix in Barcelona adds to the evolving dynamics in MotoGP ownership.
