BREAKING: Max Verstappen to Leave F1 for Endurance Racing 🚨
In a shocking turn of events, Max Verstappen has announced he won’t be renewing his contract with Red Bull Racing, opting to join the world of endurance racing instead. The three-time F1 world champion will compete for Toyota Gazoo Racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), with a focus on the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Verstappen cited a desire for new challenges and a more flexible schedule as key factors in his decision. “I’ve achieved everything I set out to in F1, and now it’s time to test myself in a new discipline,” he said.
Verstappen will partner with drivers like Mike Conway and Kamui Kobayashi at Toyota, targeting overall victories at Le Mans and other endurance classics. His F1 rival, Lewis Hamilton, praised the move: “Max will be a huge asset to endurance racing.”
Red Bull Racing expressed disappointment but respect for Verstappen’s decision. The team will announce their 2027 driver lineup soon.
