Max Verstappen is naturally incredibly busy as a Formula 1 driver, but has hinted on several occasions at his interest in other racing classes.
The 27-year-old world champion is setting his sights on long-distance racing and earlier this year tested a Ferrari on the Nordschleife. He did so under the playful pseudonym Franz Hermann.
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Oscar Piastri takes definitive stance on contentious McLaren team orders call
Oscar Piastri has stated that the instruction to relinquish second position to Lando Norris during the Italian Grand Prix was "ultimately" a "fair" call by McLaren.
The Australian did not agree with the Woking squad invoking team orders during the race at Monza, but has since fallen in line with the reigning F1 constructors' champion's public stance on the matter.
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Toto Wolff delivers damning Kimi Antonelli verdict after Monza debut
Toto Wolff has described Kimi Antonelli's performance across the Italian Grand Prix as "underwhelming" after a tricky weekend.
Antonelli qualified seventh fastest, but was promoted to sixth after Lewis Hamilton's penalty for his highest grid spot since fourth in Canada, but suffered a messy race.
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Red Bull explain 'difficult' Max Verstappen instruction after major Lando Norris flashpoint
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has explained the team's "difficult" decision to order Max Verstappen to cede the Italian Grand Prix lead to Lando Norris.
At Turn 1, Verstappen cut across the run-off area whilst Norris made the corner, with the Red Bull maintaining the lead for the remainder of the opening lap.
Phantom 'Ferrari F1 driver' arrested after years long search
The driver of a 'phantom Ferrari F1 car' has been arrested in the Czech Republic, after a years long search.
Back in 2019, footage was released on social media of a driver on a motorway driving what was purported to be a Ferrari F1 car.
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F1 champion performs Max Verstappen u-turn as McLaren team orders ridiculed
Damon Hill has described Max Verstappen as the "driver of this age", after his previous fierce criticism of the Italian Grand Prix winner.
Verstappen returned to winning ways at Monza, with a first win since Imola, defeating the all-conquering McLarens fair and square, even before their late team orders snafu.
READ MORE: F1 champion performs Max Verstappen u-turn as McLaren team orders ridiculed
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