Max Verstappen takes critical step in racing future beyond F1

Verstappen left disappointed and might appeal against FIA's Platinum rating

Max Verstappen would now be able to participate in a hypercar race in WEC (World Endurance Championship), after he received his platinum rating by the FIA. In Barcelona, the defending F1 world champio...

Max Verstappen took a crucial step towards the competition outside Formula 1 by seeking a new pilot categorization from the FIA. Four times F1 World Champion, Verstappen is now a Platinum driver, opening up many possibilities, from the World Endurance Championship to the GT3 races. The categorization of the drivers is a key part of the process for a driver wishing to compete in GT and endurance. It underlies the (...)

Max Verstappen takes critical step in racing future beyond F1

Max Verstappen has confirmed he's put another piece of the jigsaw together in his efforts to race outside of Formula 1.