Kyle Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup champion, is ready to take on the ultimate challenge in motorsport as he prepares for the Indy 500 Double Duty this weekend. The Double Duty involves racing in both the prestigious Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, totaling a staggering 1,100 miles of intense racing.
Despite his dominance in NASCAR, Larson expressed his eagerness to test his skills in Formula 1, claiming he would “never turn down the opportunity” to drive an F1 car. While Larson has never driven an F1 car, he revealed his admiration for the sport after attending an event in Abu Dhabi in 2021, praising the glamour, engineering, and global appeal of Formula 1.
Although Larson has had preliminary discussions with McLaren CEO Zak Brown about a potential F1 drive, nothing concrete has been arranged yet. To compete in F1, Larson would have to transition from NASCAR, either by winning the IndyCar title or dropping down to FIA F2 due to the super-licence requirements.
Last year, Larson’s Double Duty attempt was thwarted by a rain delay at the Indy 500, causing him to miss the start of the NASCAR race in Charlotte. Despite the challenges, Larson remains determined to conquer the feat this year and improve on his previous 18th place finish at the Indy 500.
The concept of Double Duty is not new in motorsport, with Tony Stewart achieving the best result in 2001 by finishing sixth in the Indy 500 and third in the NASCAR event. As Larson gears up for this demanding challenge, fans are eager to see if he can make history and etch his name among the greats who have conquered the grueling Double Duty.
Stay tuned as Kyle Larson embarks on this adrenaline-fueled journey that will test his endurance, skill, and determination on the track.