Van Gisbergen Invites Verstappen to Endurance Race

Shane Van Gisbergen, a three-time Supercars champion, is preparing to compete in the GTD Pro class at the upcoming Rolex 24 endurance race at Daytona, his favorite endurance event. He has expressed an interest in having Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen join him, recognizing Verstappen’s aspirations in endurance racing, despite his busy F1 schedule. Van Gisbergen aims for a strong performance at Daytona, backed by notable teammates. Meanwhile, Red Bull’s renewed involvement in Van Gisbergen's NASCAR journey signifies the energy drink company's expanding interest in the motorsport.

Max Verstappen, the reigning four-time F1 champion, will notably not be participating in the Rolex 24, even with a robust lineup of 235 drivers, including 14 former F1 racers. There is considerable buzz in the racing community about the potential for Verstappen to transition to endurance racing, particularly given his racing pedigree and expressed interest. Former F1 driver Kevin Magnussen suggested that Verstappen might not stay in F1 for another decade, hinting at his nature as a "proper racer." Furthermore, Verstappen has signaled intentions to establish a GT3 racing team, which could pave the way for his future in endurance racing post-2025.