Max Verstappen has revealed that if he hadn't been successful in his four-wheeled racing career, he would have instead chased a life in MotoGP.
Speaking on the Pelas Pistas podcast alongside Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, the four-time champion didn't hesitate when he was asked which racing series he loves the most.
"MotoGP," he confirmed, before adding: “If I could choose anything, like, let’s say, if you couldn’t race on four wheels or race in general, I would say MotoGP."
He laughed, admitting it wouldn't be that easy: "If I had the talent!"
The driver, tutored by his father and former Formula 1 driver Jos Verstappen, started racing in karts at a very young age. But he also dipped a toe in two-wheeled racing.
“Yeah, I raced on these little mini bikes when I was like eight to 12 or something,” he continued. “I enjoyed it a lot. I think I quickly realised that I have more talent on four wheels, but I really loved it.
"Even still, I still love watching MotoGP. They’re crazy, but good crazy.”
MotoGP would likely have been his plan B if single-seater racing didn't click for him: “That is, if I wouldn’t succeed in anything that I do on four wheels. I mean, you have to do something.”
Verstappen has consistently shown his love for motorcycle racing. In an interview alongside seven-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez on ServusTV, he confirmed: “I’m a big MotoGP fan and I try to watch every race."
He added: “I even take my iPad to the circuits so I don’t miss anything.”
As for the Red Bull champion getting behind the handlebars of a racing motorcycle, he's keen to avoid the dangers of such a machine.
“I would love to try it, but I think it would be more sensible to start with a Moto2 or a Moto3 bike before trying a MotoGP.
“I would love to do it, but I understand the concerns of my team. For now, I will settle for enjoying it as a spectator.”
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