Verstappen’s hope of racing alongside father at Le Mans dashed

Max Verstappen has often spoken of his interest in competing in other events outside Formula 1, notably the world’s most famous sportscar race, the Le Mans 24 Hours.

“My desire is to do Le Mans one day,” he said in 2019. “When it happens, I don’t know. I’m talking to my dad as well so he needs to train a bit. Because if I want to do Le Mans I would like to do it with my dad.”

However his father, ex-F1 racer Jos Verstappen, said recently his circuit racing days are behind him. “I enjoy rallying,” the 52-year-old told the family’s official website. “Let the young guys race at Le Mans. I find rallying much more exciting.”

Max Verstappen has often spoken of his interest in competing in other events outside Formula 1, notably the world’s most famous sportscar race, the Le Mans 24 Hours.

“My desire is to do Le Mans one day,” he said in 2019. “When it happens, I don’t know. I’m talking to my dad as well so he needs to train a bit. Because if I want to do Le Mans I would like to do it with my dad.”

However his father, ex-F1 racer Jos Verstappen, said recently his circuit racing days are behind him. “I enjoy rallying,” the 52-year-old told the family’s official website. “Let the young guys race at Le Mans. I find rallying much more exciting.”