F1 star Verstappen hints at Supercars drive
Formula 1 star Max Verstappen hints at Supercars drive
"I drove it last week, it was a lot of fun," said Verstappen on Supercar
Verstappen's Red Bull team welcomes Ford in 2026
Max Verstappen has hinted at a recent steer of Supercars machinery, while flagging interest in a Bathurst 1000 cameo.
The four-time Formula 1 world champion will contest his 11th season with Red Bull Racing, which welcomes Ford in 2026.
Ford will support Red Bull Powertrains in supplying power units to Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls from 2026.
It enhances the relationship between the two Red Bull-backed teams in F1 and Supercars, with Triple Eight Race Engineering moving to Ford in 2026.
Verstappen has come to face to face with Supercars several times in recent years, notably going for a hot lap with Jamie Whincup in 2019.
In a recent video posted to Red Bull Racing’s social media platforms, Verstappen was asked about his interest in racing in other series.
After ruling out cameos in NASCAR, IndyCar or the World Rally Championship, Verstappen changed his tune when asked about Supercars, teasing: "I drove it last week, it was a lot of fun."
He added, “maybe Bathurst,” teasing at a future cameo in the Great Race.
Verstappen is a noted sim racer, with Mount Panorama one of his favourite circuits.
The 71-time Grand Prix winner is set to feature at Ford Racing’s season launch in Detroit, Michigan, on January 15.
A Dick Johnson Racing-built Gen3 Mustang is based in the United States, following wind tunnel testing in late 2023. At the start of 2025, it was taken around Charlotte Motor Speedway.
A Gen3 Mustang, also based in the US, has also been experienced by the likes of Hollywood star Jimmy Fallon.
“I think after a few practice sessions, it’s fine,” Verstappen said on the Supercar in 2022.
“You just need a few days of driving. It’s completely different for me.
“Back at home, I also drive in GT3 cars. I really enjoy it, but you have to adapt your style to it, it takes a few days.
“As a driver, your main skill is to adapt to the situation; it doesn’t matter what car, it’s also grip levels, track layout.
“What you need from a car, because every track can be a bit different. It doesn’t matter if you’re an F1 driver or V8 driver; you adapt."
