Max Verstappen gives final verdict on the possibility of ever competing in the Indy 500

Max Verstappen has ruled out competing for a triple crown by participating at the Indy 500

Max Verstappen gives final verdict on the possibility of ever competing in the Indy 500

Max Verstappen has no desire to participate in the Indy500 via Essentially Sports and The Guardian

The scheduling of the Indy 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix on the same weekend in 2023 eliminates the possibility of witnessing a current F1 driver competing in the former, eliminating the possibility of a triple crown. Fernando Alonso, while representing McLaren, participated in the Indy 500 in 2017 and was the last full-time F1 driver to do so.

Max Verstappen, reigning world champion, was questioned about possibly departing F1 to race in the Indy 500. When the Dutchman responded to the media, he said, “I like watching IndyCar, I think there are a lot of great drivers in there and also people I raced against. I have a good relationship with them and I like to see them do well. But me driving the Indy 500? Absolutely not. I might go there and watch, but not race.”

After concluding his stint with McLaren at the end of the 2018 season, Alonso embarked on a two-year break from F1. During this period, he achieved remarkable victories, securing two Le Man’s titles and triumphing in the Daytona 24 Hours endurance races. Max Verstappen voiced his desire to emulate this success in events outside of F1, should he ever choose to walk away from the sport in the scenario that he doesn’t have a competitive car in 2028.

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Max Verstappen is focused on being successful in F1 at the moment

Max Verstappen via Evening Standard
Max Verstappen via Evening Standard

The Dutchman is only a ripe 25 years-of-age and is entering the prime of his F1 career. He is already a reigning two-time world champion and shows no sign of relinquishing his title to any challenger. He has built a career off of being merciless and ruthless on track, and never backs down regardless of the circumstance, such is his desire to win and to be number one.

Verstappen has already won 38 races in F1, closing in on the career tallies of legendary drivers Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. He is on course to win his third world title on the trot, and that would see him join the elite group of drivers to have ever won the drivers’ title more than two times in their career. This is an astounding feat, given that he is still in his mid-20s.

The current champion also has a long-standing agreement with Red Bull to drive for them until 2028. Should they maintain consistency and continually provide him with top-tier machinery as they do now, Verstappen could continue breaking records, and one day establish himself as one of the greatest drivers ever to grace the pinnacle of motorsport.

He currently sits on top of the standings, with a 14-point lead to his teammate Sergio Perez in second. His dominance this year appears inevitable, with not even bad circumstances holding him back from competing for wins. Watching the Dutchman battle it out with his teammate around Monaco will be an exciting affair, given they are the two most recent winners.

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