NASCAR star Kyle Larson believes he is a better all-around racer than Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, drawing criticism from former racer, Tim Coronel.
When NASCAR star Kyle Larson told the world he would beat Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen in a race, the response was immediate. The controversy began after Larson, fresh from his third Knoxville Nationals victory, claimed in an interview with FloRacing that although he might struggle to take him on in an F1 car, his versatility in various racing disciplines made him superior to the Dutch driver.'I know in my mind I am better than him as an all-around driver,' Larson stated.
'Two practice sessions for Max and then Kyle is going to cry in a corner somewhere.'On paper, both racers boast impressive credentials: Larson shines in NASCAR, endurance prototype racing, and dirt racing, while Verstappen has his dominance in Formula 1 coupled with experience in GT sim racing.
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