The Kyle Larson vs Max Verstappen debate is a popular topic of conversation currently, and continues to go on as Formula 1 arrives in town for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Earlier in the week, NASCAR‘s Kevin Harvick weighed in on the matter and claimed that Larson is the more versatile of the two drivers.
Larson himself even stated that he had a hard time believing that it would be possible for Verstappen to go to North America and win a NASCAR race.
Both are two of the finest in the world at their own discipline, but sadly it’s unlikely that we will ever get to see them compete on a level playing field outside of that.
Fernando Alonso claims NASCAR’s Kyle Larson ‘not as good as me’
It makes a lot of the debate here-say for now, but one man who can be regarded as possibly the greatest of all time is the one who is the only person to have achieved the prestigious Triple Crown.
That man is Graham Hill – who managed to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500.
Many more drivers have attempted to follow in his footsteps, including one many who has achieved two thirds of the feat and is still racing in Formula 1 currently.
Fernando Alonso has backed himself over Max Verstappen ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, after being questioned as to whether who he believed was better out of the American and Verstappen.
“I don’t know, I think Max is quite in GTs as well and I bet he’s good in everything, but he’s still not as good as me [across motorsport disciplines]!” he told journalist Luke Smith.
How much longer will Fernando Alonso race for?
Fernando Alonso is currently competing in his 21st season in Formula 1 and has a contract to see him through to 2026.
By then, he will be 45-years-old and still racing at the pinnacle of motorsport at one of the most demanding teams.
Aston Martin have aspirations of fighting for the world championship in Formula 1, as well as World Endurance Championship prospects to focus on after committing to competing in their Valkyrie Hypercar from 2025.
But they haven’t mentioned anything about an IndyCar entry, so Alonso will need to himself a deal elsewhere if he has any intentions of becoming the second man ever to complete the feat.
Al Unser is the oldest winner of the race aged 47 in 1987 – a record that the Spaniard could also break as well if he waits until the end of his Formula 1 career to chase it.