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Sources close to reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen have confirmed to The Race that he is open to the prospect of MotoGP team ownership in the future
Sources close to F1 world champion Max Verstappen confirmed to The Race that he is considering MotoGP team ownership in the future, amid increasing collaboration between the two series.
Reports of Verstappen’s interest in MotoGP surfaced at the Catalan Grand Prix, with potential talks with teams like LCR and Trackhouse Aprilia.
Verstappen’s inner circle indicated interest in expanding into MotoGP, though discussions are still preliminary.
Verstappen already supports Verstappen.com Racing, but a move into MotoGP would set the stage for a new competition with F1 rival Lewis Hamilton.
Hamilton has shown interest in MotoGP, with talks last year with Gresini Racing hinting at a desire for deeper involvement in the sport.
The potential for an increase in team values and collaboration between F1 and MotoGP adds further intrigue to the shifting landscape of motorsport.
