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Max Verstappen: F1 Champion, iRacing Winner, and Risk-Taker

Despite contract restrictions on risky sports, Verstappen continues to excel in virtual racing and aims to continue his racing career beyond 2028.

  • Three-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen revealed a humorous anecdote about his road license test, where he defied the examiner's instructions.
  • Verstappen's contract with Red Bull prohibits him from participating in risky sports, including skiing, due to the potential risk of injury.
  • Despite these restrictions, Verstappen recently won the iRacing virtual Daytona 24H race alongside teammates Gianni Vecchio and Ole Steinbraten.
  • Verstappen's time spent on racing simulators like iRacing is considered a major factor in his real-life racing skills.
  • Verstappen's current contract with Red Bull expires at the end of 2028, and he has expressed his desire to continue racing.
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