F1 News: Max Verstappen reveals career goal OUTSIDE of F1 exploits

Max Verstappen

Verstappen reveals career goal OUTSIDE of F1 exploits

Max Verstappen has revealed a 'goal' he wants to achieve in motorsport.

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Thursday 11 April 2024 15:00

Max Verstappen has announced a surprising ‘goal’ he wishes to achieve in motorsport.

There are few records the Dutch driver has left to conquer, already accumulating three world titles, 57 race wins and 101 podiums.

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He is now considered amongst the greats of the sport, including Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel.

At 26 he shows few signs of stopping, with a contract at Red Bull until 2028, and being pursued by Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.

Verstappen celebrating his 57th race win

Max Verstappen has three world titles to his name

Verstappen reveals sim racing ‘goal’

Not only is virtual racing a personal hobby, but Verstappen also has Team Redline, and has expressed his desire to use it as a way to help racing drivers progress, particularly in the real world.

Sim racing is one of Verstappen's hobbies outside of F1

“That is really my goal. Not everyone has the money to go karting, even at a national level,” he added.

“With my team I try to create something that allows our drivers to grow into something in the real world. I also want to make that possible through the partnerships we have with, for example, Red Bull and BMW, yes. But that is something that takes time and is gradual.”

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