Just like Verstappen at the Nordschleife? It's a no-go for these F1 Drivers!

When it became clear that Max Verstappen spent a day racing on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring, some were surprised: Why does Red Bull Racing allow the Dutchman to race on that dangerous track, risking accidents and injuries?

Ayao Komatsu, the team principal of Haas F1, told GPblog that his drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman are not allowed to race outside of Formula 1. “Max is a multiple world champion, right? Ollie is a rookie. Even Esteban, he's got still lots to prove. He's focused. What's the benefit of them racing in other races?" the Japanese asked rhetorically.

For Max Verstappen, at least, it was about having fun. Komatsu responds: “They have fun driving an F1 car. They're pretty lucky that they're driving an F1 car for their job. That's lots of fun."