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Verstappen has to say 'no': 'Maybe when he's ninety'
No way, we won't see Max Verstappen in the Indy 500 for the time being. After his second victory in Monaco, which fell on the same day as the American crown jewel of motorsport, the question arose again whether the Dutchman would not like to take a shot at the 'triple crown'.
To achieve the 'triple crown' in motorsport, a driver must be victorious at the Monaco Grand Prix, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and at the Indy500 in Indianapolis, America. The Grand Prix victory is already in the Formula One world champion's pocket. Verstappen would always like to drive the 24 Hours of Le Mans with his father Jos, he has repeatedly hinted.
But the Indy500, no, there is no need to count on that for now. Despite inveterate attempts by former F1 driver Mario Andretti, who was convinced he could persuade the Dutchman to participate. "One of these days I am going to talk to Max Verstappen after he has won eight world championships to come and win the Indy 500 here. I will persuade him," the American told Ziggo sport.
Verstappen in the Indy500?
During Thursday's press conference, which GPblog attended, Verstappen once again hinted that he will not be doing any miles on the 'oval' for the time being. "No, but I do like to watch," said the Dutchman. "How old is he (Andretti) now, 82? Then he'll have to wait until he's about 89/90 maybe," Verstappen shared the bad news. "I respect them (the drivers) a lot. Some of my friends are doing it, but at the moment no."