Sat Sep 21 11:19:42 UTC 2024: ## NASCAR Champ Kyle Larson May Get F1 Test Drive With McLaren

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has revealed that discussions are underway to give NASCAR champion Kyle Larson a test drive in a Formula 1 car.

Larson, who recently compared his driving skills to three-time F1 champion Max Verstappen, already has ties to McLaren after competing in the Indy 500 earlier this year.

Brown, speaking on Kevin Harvick’s “Happy Hour” podcast, said he “would love to see Kyle in an F1 car” and that it is something they have “discussed” and believe will “happen down the road”.

The potential test drive follows McLaren’s previous experience with driver swaps, where Jimmie Johnson tested a McLaren F1 car in 2018 and Fernando Alonso drove Johnson’s NASCAR car.

Brown also mentioned that McLaren’s current F1 driver, Oscar Piastri, has expressed interest in NASCAR and could potentially swap seats with Larson.

While the exact timing of the test drive remains uncertain, McLaren is open to the possibility, acknowledging the scheduling challenges between NASCAR and F1. The potential for Larson to test an F1 car is a testament to his impressive driving abilities and the growing interest between NASCAR and F1 drivers in exploring new racing disciplines.

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