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Three-time and current reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has been contacted by FIA World Endurance Championship teams about racing in the Hypercar category at Le Mans, he has revealed. “Of course, you get contacted by certain people, but it has to come at the right time and in the right way,” he told […]
Max Verstappen stated to reporters that he’s been contacted by Hypercar teams but he doesn’t want to rush into a decision. He believes it will take one or two more years to fully understand the new cars’ Balance of Performance. Verstappen previously planned to race at Le Mans after finishing in F1, but now he’s open to possibly doing both during the F1 season if prepared properly. He highlighted concerns about the Balance of Performance and driver weight limits being crucial factors for his participation in the French endurance classic. However, a potential clash between Le Mans and F1 races could pose a challenge for Verstappen wanting to participate in both events in the same season.
