NASCAR star Kyle Larson may soon have to back up his bold words after dominating the Bristol playoff race. Before this impressive win, Larson made a confident claim, stating he is a better all-around driver than three-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen. Now, Larson is more eager than ever to prove his abilities on the international stage.
Having already competed in IndyCar, dirt racing, and stock cars, Larson is now setting his sights on European open-wheel racing, with McLaren officials agreeing he could be the perfect fit for such a challenge. Larson himself is excited about the opportunity to test his skills in Formula One.
After winning the Knoxville Nationals, Larson declared, “I know in my mind I am better than him as an all-around driver,” referring to Verstappen. He expressed confidence that Verstappen would struggle in races like the Chili Bowl Nationals or a NASCAR Cup event, where Larson has thrived. He pointed out his dominance in the Bristol Cup race, where he led 462 laps, a feat not seen since Cale Yarborough in 1977.
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Larson is not just talking. He recently shared his desire to race in F1 during an episode of Kevin Harvick’s “Happy Hour.” He mentioned that competing in Formula One was a possibility this year, but due to his busy schedule, it would require more planning. He expressed interest in participating in post-season F1 tests, such as those held after Abu Dhabi, where he could compare his speed to other drivers.
McLaren’s top executive, Zac Brown, is keen to make this happen. Brown has already mentioned that McLaren could field a car in NASCAR’s Daytona 500 and that he would like to see Larson in an F1 car. A potential crossover event, where an F1 driver like Oscar Piastri competes in NASCAR and Larson gets his chance in Formula One, is being discussed.
This potential NASCAR and Formula One crossover could be a thrilling event for motorsport fans worldwide, with Larson aiming to prove himself on the global stage.
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