Formula 1: Max Verstappen has rubbished rumours of racing in IndyCar: The reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has publicly confirmed his stance on driving in IndyCar 500. The Dutch has said he has no interest in that particular realm of motorsport and also doesn’t want to ‘risk his life’ by driving in IndyCar 500. Follow Formula 1 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
The Red Bull star feels IndyCar 500 is too dangerous for him, as he said “I’ve no desire to chase the Triple Crown. At least, not Indy. I appreciate what they do. It’s insane, these drivers.”
Formula 1: Max Verstappen in INDYCAR? Defending F1 champions rubbished rumours, says ‘I don’t want to RISK my life’
“I have a lot of respect for what they achieve there. But for me, especially being in F1 for such a long time already, I don’t need to risk my life there and potentially injure myself, your legs, whatever. It’s just not worth it anymore, let’s say like that,” Verstappen further added.
The IndyCar 500, alongside the iconic Monaco Grand Prix and 24 Hours of Le Mans, is often considered as the three most renowned races, commonly known as the ‘Triple Crown of Motorsport’.
Various previous F1 drivers or European-based racers have done the change to IndyCar as of late, with ongoing drivers being Romain Grosjean, Callum Ilott, and Christian Lundgaard.
Fernando Alonso skipped the Monaco Grand Prix in 2017 to partake in the Indy 500 and was nearing a triumph before an engine issue ended his race. However, this is something Verstappen is not up for.
Fernando Alonso, we salute you. Thank you for a memorable #Indy500. 🏁 pic.twitter.com/bu4yUTFG9s
— McLaren Indy (@McLarenIndy) May 28, 2017
Formula 1: Max Verstappen in INDYCAR? Defending F1 champions rubbished rumours, says ‘I don’t want to RISK my life’
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That being the Dutch driver is open to endurance racing and would like to have an experience it in the near future. “Maybe Le Mans. I do like endurance races, so I will probably do some, hopefully soon, but for me, it doesn’t really matter. I, of course, try to be good in F1, I try to be good in whatever I do, but that desire of the Triple Crown or whatever – not interested,” Verstappen concluded.
So far in the 2022 campaign, the defending world champion is having a season to remember as he is leading the Drivers’ Championship. standings. Verstappen leads with 125 points and Charles Leclerc is second with 116 points to his name.
After seven races…#MonacoGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/AJM7G9mi9Q
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 29, 2022
Meanwhile, he is going up against Charles Leclerc, and both the drivers have had some fierce battles on the track so far. On top of it, he has won four races this season and has two DNFs to his name.
Formula 1: Max Verstappen in INDYCAR? Defending F1 champions rubbished rumours, says ‘I don’t want to RISK my life’
