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Max Verstappen has held talks with Ford about a drive for a potential entry for the American marque in the Le Mans 24 Hours, according to reports.
According to reports, Max Verstappen has been in discussions with Ford regarding a potential drive in the Le Mans 24 Hours for the American marque. Verstappen has been increasing his involvement in sportscar racing this year, with additional outings at the Nurburgring leading up to the 24-hour race there. Amid a challenging season with Red Bull in Formula 1, Verstappen has shown interest in other racing opportunities, especially given the promising performance of the RB22 powered by an in-house powertrain built in partnership with Ford. Ford is expanding its presence in motorsport, including the upcoming WEC Hypercar project with former F1 driver Logan Sargeant. While discussions for a Le Mans partnership are ongoing, Ford Racing chief Mark Rushbrook expressed enthusiasm but emphasized the need for proper alignment of schedules and programs. Verstappen, already involved in endurance racing, continues to seek new challenges and achievements, potentially eyeing a future in one of the most prestigious endurance races, Le Mans.
