NASCAR driver Kyle Larson expressed confidence in his abilities, stating that he considers himself a superior all-around driver compared to three-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen.
“I know in my mind I am better than him as an all-around driver,” Larson told FloRacing’s Kyle McFadden.
Larson pointed out that while Verstappen excels in Formula 1, he believes the Dutch driver would struggle in other racing formats. “There’s no way (Verstappen) can get into a sprint car and win the Knoxville Nationals. There’s no way he can go win the Chili Bowl. There’s no way he can go win a Cup race at Bristol. There’s probably no way I can go win a Formula 1 race at Monaco, but I think I’d have a better shot at him (doing what he does than him doing what I do) just because of the car element,” Larson added.
Larson has a record of 27 NASCAR wins and was the Cup Series champion in 2021. He also participated in the 2023 Indianapolis 500, finishing 17th for Arrow McLaren.
Verstappen, who currently holds a 78-point lead in the drivers’ standings as he aims for his fourth consecutive world championship, responded to Larson’s comments with a smile. “That’s fine. Everyone thinks their own way, right?” Verstappen said, according to The Athletic’s Luke Smith.
Verstappen has secured seven wins so far this season, further solidifying his position in the Formula 1 standings.
