Max Verstappen Eyes Le Mans After 2028 Red Bull Contract

Max Verstappen, the four-time Formula 1 World Champion, has expressed a strong interest in competing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans after his current Red Bull contract ends in 2028. Despite a challenging 2025 F1 season where he trails championship leader Oscar Piastri, Verstappen remains focused on securing a fifth consecutive title before considering his future in motorsport. Former F1 driver Damon Hill and endurance racing champion Sebastien Buemi have both endorsed Verstappen's potential transition to endurance racing, with Hill noting that there is no ideal age to start Le Mans and Buemi expecting it to be only a matter of time before Verstappen makes his debut. Meanwhile, a former Red Bull mechanic speculated that Verstappen might retire from F1 entirely after winning a fifth consecutive championship, although no official plans have been disclosed. Verstappen has also been exploring other racing formats, including GT3 testing and potentially competing at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, signaling his broad motorsport ambitions beyond F1. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has dismissed rumors about Verstappen's early exit, emphasizing his continuing commitment to the team for the near future.