Max Verstappen teams with Isack Hadjar and Connor Zilisch in NASCAR challenge
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026

Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar participated in a NASCAR sim racing challenge with Connor Zilisch at the Miami International Autodrome. The trio aimed to beat the fastest virtual lap times in a NASCAR vehicle. This event showcases the blending of different motorsport disciplines as F1 drivers engage in NASCAR-style racing. No official results have been released as the challenge continues to unfold.
- •Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar competed in a NASCAR challenge
- •Connor Zilisch joined them in the virtual racing event
- •They raced at the Miami International Autodrome
- •Participants aimed to set the fastest lap time
- •The challenge promotes interaction between different motorsport fans
- 12:00 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar take on NASCAR challenge with Connor Zilisch
"Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar recently swapped their Formula 1 machinery for a sim racing seat in a NASCAR challenge alongside Red Bull athlete Connor Zilisch. The challenge was simple: tackle the Miami International Autodrome circuit in the virtual NASCAR machine and see who could set the fastest lap time. Zilisch, who currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series in the No. 88 ...Keep reading
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