Kyle Larson breaks silence on backlash over his claims of “being better” than Max Verstappen

Kyle Larson shared his view on the arguments online that sprouted from his claim that he is a better all-round racer than Max Verstappen.

Kyle Larson breaks silence on backlash over his claims of “being better” than Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen and Kyle Larson (via IMAGO)

The NASCAR and Formula One fans shared some blows over the last couple of weeks after 2021 Cup champion Kyle Larson boldly claimed that he is a better all-round driver than Max Verstappen. His argument was centred around the fact that he has more experience different racing series unlike Verstappen who is limited Open-Wheel racing.

The fans and pundit took the opportunity takes dig each other, with a lot of drama being created online. Max Verstappen responded to the claim by asserting that every motorsport series has its own unique challenges and it’s tough to make a fair comparison. Kyle Larson has now responded to the backlash over his comments.

He asserted that he enjoyed reading everything that has been written on the topic and added that it was fun to see the back and forth between fans online. Larson sees it as fun topic and nothing more. He later did admit that his quotes were taken a little bit off-context and revealed his wish to see more crossover events.

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It's been fun to read and listen to other people's opinions. You know, you can tell who's fans of which. My fans are standing up pretty hard, and so are his. So, no, I mean, it's been a fun little topic, I guess, the last couple weeks here.
Kyle Larson told Frontstretch.
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During the same interview, Kyle Larson was asked about the potential of Max Verstappen coming into the Indy 500 and them having a duel there. He admitted that he has no idea what the result for the duo would be compete against each other in the series. Larson doesn’t think Verstappen would ever come to Indy.

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Kyle Larson (Via IMAGO)
I don't know. I don't know, I guess…Hopefully, we never have that chance to see, but I doubt it.
Kyle Larson said.

A duel between Kyle Larson and Max Verstappen can a major ticket seller regardless of the event and would be dream come true for many motorsports fan. But the chance of it ever happening is really low. It would be interesting to how it would happen.

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