Why Verstappen is enjoying non-F1 races more this season
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen beat 100 competitors to win the ‘Max vs 100’ karting event at Silverstone on Wednesday, jokingly saying that the victory ranked as "the best one yet" in his career. It may well have been a subtle dig at his regular pursuit, which is racing in Formula 1 cars, something he isn’t quite enjoying this season, despite back-to-back podium finishes at Monza and…
Max Verstappen, the four-time F1 world champion, enjoyed a karting victory at the 'Max vs 100' event in Silverstone this week. The Dutch driver jokingly considered this win as the best of his career, potentially poking fun at the current Formula 1 struggles he has faced this season. Although Verstappen has secured back-to-back podium finishes at Monza and Madrid, he seems to be losing interest in racing Formula 1 cars, and this season, he is finding more joy in his childhood passion.
This renewed enthusiasm comes after Verstappen lost his world championship lead to McLaren's Lando Norris. With little chance of challenging the top runners this season, Verstappen has turned his attention to non-F1 races, including the 24 Hours of Nürburgring and the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. These endurance races will take place in 2027, providing him with a free weekend break in between Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends.
Verstappen's performance at the karting event has not gone unnoticed, as it has garnered significant media attention, highlighting his star power in the world of motorsport. This unexpected success has added to his reputation as a formidable competitor, even if his Formula 1 progress has been slower than expected compared to Mercedes and Ferrari.
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