Helmut Marko and Max Verstappen. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

Verstappen reveals how Red Bull’s GT3 freedom shapes his F1 future

15:31, 18 Sep

bySamson Ero

Max Verstappen has reflected on his outing at the Nürburgring. The Dutch driver also touched on how the freedom at Red Bull Racing, along with the backing he receives from Helmut Marko, could shape his continuity in Formula 1.

Max Verstappen touched on how Helmut Marko's backing at the freedom at Red Bull could impact his F1 continuity - Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

"It's very important to be able to do those things.”

- Max Verstappen

The 27-year-old, who appears to relish the support he gets from Marko, explained how crucial it is for him to explore other aspects of motorsport. Verstappen also spoke about how this freedom could influence his long-term future in F1.

Sharing his thoughts during media duties at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, he stated:

"Helmut always, he's very excited about it. He also sees how passionate I am about it and what I'm doing for it. He has raced, of course, himself in endurance, so it's easier to relate. For me, it's very important to be able to do those things."

"Of course, how much I can do during an F1 season is a bit tricky, right? Also, next year, new regulations. It's already hard enough in Formula 1, but we'll just see how everything goes. For me, it's impossible to say right now what will happen in five or ten years on F1's side or GT's side."

Earlier, Marko confirmed Verstappen will be allowed to participate in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race for the 2026 campaign. The Austrian also reiterated how pleased he was to see Verstappen, despite his numerous obligations in F1, committing to other racing series.

Max Verstappen on achieving the Triple Crown

Verstappen also addressed the possibility of achieving the famed Triple Crown in motorsport. The Red Bull Racing driver, however, dismissed the chances of this happening.

Speaking again during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, he noted that while he would be excited to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, he had no interest in taking up the challenge of the Indy 500.

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