Max Verstappen confirms he will not enter 2027 Le Mans 24 Hours
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:22 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Max Verstappen has announced he will not compete in the 2027 Le Mans 24 Hours. The four-time Formula 1 world champion is instead focusing on other endurance races, including the 24-hour events at Nurburgring and Spa-Francorchamps. The 2027 F1 calendar presents opportunities for drivers to participate in major endurance races, but Verstappen's interests lie elsewhere. His decision signals a continuing commitment to Formula 1 while exploring different racing formats.
- •Verstappen rules out participation in 2027 Le Mans 24 Hours.
- •He aims to compete in races at Nurburgring and Spa.
- •The 2027 F1 calendar allows drivers to enter endurance races.
- •Verstappen remains committed to his F1 career.
- 1:22 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen rules out 2027 Le Mans 24 Hours bid
"Max Verstappen has ruled out competing at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2027, but the four-time Formula 1 world champion is eyeing the 24-hour races at the Nurburgring and Spa-Francorchamps. The recently revealed 2027 F1 calendar left the door ajar for F1 drivers to compete in several of the biggest endurance races on the calendar, with the 24-hour races at the Nurburgring Le Mans and Spa all held ...Keep reading
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