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<\/p>\nMax Verstappen\u2019s recent exploits at the Nordschleife have understandably stolen the spotlight, with a debut GT3 win in a Ferrari.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s hinted at a return next year and even floated the idea of racing at Le Mans with two-time winner Fernando Alonso. Alonso, of course, is a two-time winner at the Circuit de la Sarthe and a WEC champion. <\/p>\n
But Verstappen and Alonso\u2019s willingness to try other disciplines has certainly caught the attention of a current driver who hopes to explore endurance racing when he eventually retires from Formula 1. <\/p>\n
Lando Norris admits Le Mans 24 Hours is on his radar <\/p>\n
McLaren Racing<\/p>\n
McLaren driver Lando Norris is very excited about the prospect of racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. <\/p>\n
His previous endurance experience includes a 2018 appearance at the 24 Hours of Daytona alongside Alonso and current WEC Ferrari driver Phil Hanson. The #23 car finished 38th overall. <\/p>\n
However, unlike Alonso, who attempted the Indy 500 twice in pursuit of the \u201cTriple Crown,\u201d Norris has shared that oval racing isn\u2019t something that interests him. <\/p>\n
Now that McLaren will enter the WEC Hypercar program in 2027 through a joint venture with Zak Brown\u2019s United Autosports, a potential pathway has opened for Norris to fulfill that dream.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would love to. I saw Zak [Brown, McLaren CEO] spoke about it the other day with Le Mans as well, with McLaren going to Le Mans. I would love it,” Norris told Autosport<\/a>. <\/p>\n Lando Norris, McLaren, at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Hungaroring, Budapest | McLaren Racing<\/p>\n \u201cI’m not going to be in Formula 1 forever. I want to go and do other things and live my life\u00a0\u2013 try other things, you know. I’ll enjoy my time in Formula 1. Whether it’s a mix at some point of also doing some of the other races, I’m not sure. Or it might be when I retire from F1 that I try to do other things.<\/p>\n \u201cI loved doing Daytona. I did it with Fernando, so it was a cool experience for me at the time. But whether it’s Le Mans or Daytona or Sebring, whatever it might be. I want to go do other things. I think the main thing I probably will never do is oval racing, just not for me.\u201d<\/p>\n Norris has expressed that he doesn\u2019t want to commit to anything outside his current F1 responsibilities, especially given his championship battle with teammate Oscar Piastri. <\/p>\n No deadline has been set, making Norris another strong prospect among multiple race winners exploring disciplines beyond Formula 1.<\/p>\n The Latest Formula 1 News<\/p>\n Romain Grosjean Reveals All About ‘Coming Back’ To F1<\/a><\/p>\n Lewis Hamilton Announces Tragic Passing Of Dog Roscoe<\/a><\/p>\n Aston Martin And Glenfiddich Bring The F1 Spirit To New York City<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Lando](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/01k3s5jgf5x0jttdpj91.jpg\" "\\"Lando")
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