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What could Verstappen achieve away from F1?
Max Verstappen expressed his desire to follow in Valentino Rossi’s footsteps and transition to GT Racing after his retirement from Formula 1. Verstappen, who recently secured his third Drivers’ title, hinted that he will not stay in F1 for as long as his rivals Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, both of whom plan to retire in their 40s. Rossi, the legendary motorcycle racer, made the switch to GT racing in 2021 and now competes in the GT World Challenge Europe for Team WRT. Verstappen also mentioned his interest in GT racing and his admiration for Rossi’s career, stating that he wants to continue racing but not in Grand Prix events. He expressed his intention to explore similar opportunities and find enjoyment in racing while still being competitive.
Source: RacingNews 365