INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ask almost any hardcore motorsports fan who the best driver in the world is right now and the answer is probably going to be Formula 1’s three-time reigning champion.
But Alexander Rossi has raced against Max Verstappen, just as he has raced against NASCAR star Kyle Larson. And now that he is teammates with Larson for his Indianapolis 500 debut, Rossi firmly believes Larson can hold his own with anyone.
“Dude,” Rossi said, “I think he’s already towards the top, so I don’t know. Put him at the top? Like, he’s ‘The Man.’”
As good as Verstappen, who has won 48 of 72 races in F1 since 2021?
“I would say they’re on the same level,” Rossi replied, “which is like, yeah, that’s a pretty big deal.”
Larson qualified fifth on Sunday for his first Indianapolis 500, then flew to North Carolina, where he finished fourth at North Wilkesboro Speedway in NASCAR’s $1 million All-Star race that night. This Sunday, he will be the fifth driver in history to attempt “The Double” by running both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte on the same day.
Children are evacuated from school 'during an exam' after threat made via email
Rams hope they drafted a new defensive core in post
Burglar hurled stolen mobile phones at police from the top of 60ft high roof during nine
Australians Grace Kim and Hannah Green tied for lead in LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship
Sheffield United becomes first team relegated from EPL after heavy loss at Newcastle
Sean 'Diddy' Combs dismisses some claims in sexual assault lawsuit
Socialite Jasmine Hartin enjoys beach snuggle with electrician hunk
Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126