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submitted 11 months ago by 0xebfe@lemm.ee to c/formula1@lemmy.world

Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso have discussed competing in the 24hrs of LeMans together. Verstappen has revealed some of the details of these talks, including how a potential third driver will be selected.

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[-] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 30 points 11 months ago

Get Lewis as the third just to watch the meltdown fans will have

Plus it would be a monster team. 12 f1 world championships on one team

[-] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 12 points 11 months ago

I think Norris might be a decent bet for the third teammate? Great friends with Max already and i believe he worked together with Fernando ages ago at the end of the McHonda period.

Regardless, this would be dynamite viewing and a massive win for the sport. With Aston finally deciding to enter their Valkyrie as well I guess I really should try getting into WEC for real.

[-] BURN@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

Also raced the Daytona 24 with Alonso before/at the start of his F1 career

[-] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)
[-] Botzo@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

2024 is going to be a banner year in the top class, with a bunch of new cars, plus the new LMGT3 spec for the bottom class bringing in new manufacturers. And with 8 rounds now, you'll have a terrible (great) time keeping up. And if you're a week or so behind, just watch the full races online (youtube) for free.

And if you can't get enough endurance racing, IMSA is shaping up to be a ton of fun next year too.

[-] andrew@lemmy.stuart.fun 11 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Pick Ocon as the third and Netflix will pay handsomely. ๐Ÿฟ

[-] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 3 points 11 months ago

get Goatifi on

[-] danielfgom@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

Good. I'm my opinion Le Mans is greater than F1. More cars, more variety, more drivers, better racing, amazing track, tell Motorsport.

If I was a racing driver of any type I'd definitely aim to always race Le Mans every year. Also Mille Miglia if it's still going.

F1 drivers of the distant past often raced in many outside races. It was common.

[-] Sentau@feddit.de 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

F1 drivers of the distant past often raced in many outside races. It was common.

Well the number of races and hence the demands f1 places on drivers was also lower. With 24 races being planned, I can't see much opportunities for drivers to race in other series even if they want to.

[-] danielfgom@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Definitely agree. There isn't much time for that now, but as drivers Le Mans must be a dream for them.

[-] cybersandwich@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

I've never watched LeMans. I'd watch this LeMans.

Do it!

[-] e_mc2@feddit.nl 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Together with LH that would be the absolute dreamteam!

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