Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso discuss potential Le Mans 24 Hours partnership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen confirms he has spoken with Fernando Alonso regarding a potential entry into the 24 Hours of Le Mans. While both drivers have expressed interest in the endurance event, Verstappen emphasizes that any such collaboration would need to align with his professional schedule and offer a competitive opportunity for victory. Alonso, a two-time Le Mans winner with Toyota, remains the only driver to hold both a Formula 1 World Championship and an FIA World Endurance Championship title. Earlier this year, Verstappen competed in the Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing before a technical failure forced his team to retire. Verstappen’s current agreement with Red Bull permits him to pursue external racing opportunities beyond Formula 1.
- •Max Verstappen confirms discussions with Fernando Alonso about a future Le Mans entry.
- •Fernando Alonso won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice in 2018 and 2019.
- •Verstappen competed in the Nurburgring 24 Hours earlier this year.
- •The Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing car retired from the Nurburgring event due to a driveshaft issue.
- •Red Bull’s contract for Verstappen allows him to participate in outside endurance races.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen and Alonso discuss Le Mans partnership: 'We've talked about it'
"Max Verstappen has revealed that he has spoken to Fernando Alonso about teaming up for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the four-time world champion also telling BBC Sport that the race he has enjoyed most in 2026 was not even in Formula 1. Asked directly about a potential Le Mans partnership with the two-time Le Mans winner, Verstappen confirmed conversations have taken place.
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