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Max Verstappen has been given Red Bull’s blessing to race in categories outside of F1, with Helmut Marko backing how the Dutchman “seizes every opportunity” available.
Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko has expressed his support for Max Verstappen exploring racing categories outside F1, especially after the Dutchman’s successful debut in GT3 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
Verstappen obtained his license to race at the legendary circuit amidst his stunning victories in the Italian and Azerbaijan Grands Prix and faced critics for his packed schedule conflicting with F1 commitments.
Marko defended Verstappen’s passion for racing different categories by reminiscing about his own similar experiences in motorsport.
Impressed by Verstappen’s GT3 debut and victory, Marko praised the young driver’s talent and aggressiveness on the track.
Verstappen aims to compete in the Nürburgring 24 Hours and potentially team up with his father, Jos, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the future.
With back-to-back victories in F1, Verstappen is closing in on the drivers’ championship and heads to Singapore trailing Oscar Piastri by 69 points with seven rounds left in the season.
