Overview
- Brad Keselowski posted that “We have a @FordRacing cup car ready to go. Feel free to DM when you’re ready Max,” offering the F1 champion a NASCAR seat.
- Max Verstappen criticized the 2026-spec Formula 1 cars as “not a lot of fun,” calling them “not very Formula 1-like” and “a bit more like Formula E on steroids” with heavy energy management.
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. urged Verstappen to give stock cars a try, praising his curiosity and work ethic and noting modern NASCAR technology that could aid an F1 crossover.
- Verstappen signaled openness to other categories, saying he is exploring ways to have fun racing and that he would “just race somewhere else” rather than step away entirely.
- Keselowski is returning from a serious thigh injury requiring a titanium insert, has been cleared for the Daytona 500, and remains active in recruiting despite an expected months-long recovery.