IndyCar Debut Hopes Quashed as Lando Norris Reveals His Next Motorsport Target

Winning the Triple Crown in motorsports is one of the most difficult feats for a driver. But recently, most F1 drivers like Lando Norris and Max Verstappen have mentioned that they do not want this achievement. Norris mentioned he has no desire to race in the Indy 500.

McLaren Racing have both an F1 team and an IndyCar team. So the opportunity is there for the young British driver to try his skills in the IndyCar if he ever wanted to. But he quickly shut down those chances and revealed that he is very happy racing in F1.

Lando Norris shuns the potential Indy 500 opportunity

The Indy 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix happen at the same time of the year. So it would be near impossible for drivers to drive in both categories simultaneously. But Norris mentioned it takes big cajoles to drive in the category and win the Indy 500.

“I’m not sure if you’ll ever see me driving the Indy500, although I like trying sports cars someday, so Le Mans is a target. For now, my focus is completely on Formula 1. The weekend has given me new motivation and I can’t wait for Azerbaijan next week,” said the McLaren driver. (translated using Google)

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Just like Norris, F1 world champion Max Verstappen too revealed that he would not like to risk his life driving in IndyCar. The Dutch driver also mentioned that he has no desire to compete for the Triple Crown either.

Max Verstappen rules out going after the Triple Crown

The Red Bull driver mentioned he had no interest in IndyCar and would not want to drive in the category. Just like Lando, he too likes the endurance races and would like to compete in Le Mans someday.

“I’ve no desire to chase the Triple Crown. At least, not Indy.”

“I appreciate what they do. It’s insane, these drivers. … I have a lot of respect for what they achieve there, but for me, especially being in F1 for such a long time already, I don’t need to risk my life there and potentially injure myself, your legs, whatever.”

“It’s just not worth it anymore, let’s say like that,” said Max.

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It is certainly shocking to hear F1 drivers not wanting to win the Indy 500. Maybe we will not see a driver going for the Triple Crown anytime soon. Let’s hope that in the future Norris and Max can change their views on the category and give it a try.