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The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a grueling endurance race that tests the limits of both man & machine, and is considered one of the most difficult races in the world, if not the most difficult. Now, after winning the F1 championship twice, Max Verstappen has set his sights on Le Mans, but the catch is that he wants to win it virtually this weekend.

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In a conversation with the Washington Post, the two-time F1 world champion discussed different aspects of participating in Le Mans. But on a lighter note, he revealed where he likes to keep his simulator, and in his answer, he has shown great consideration and signs of compatibility with his long-time girlfriend, Kelly Piquet.

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When asked how and where he likes to keep his simulator, and if it’s in a bedroom like the case is with several other drivers, Max quipped, “The bedroom? I don’t think the girlfriend would appreciate that! Especially since you have late nights talking to your team members — and I definitely don’t think she’d appreciate that. But here in Monaco, the living room is perfect for me.”

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Max has been competing in the virtual Le Mans since its inception in 2020. One might think that by competing virtually, it’d be easier to compete and win, but the Dutchman believes the simulators to be tricky to adapt despite the fact that he thinks they’re nearly 90% similar to an actual racing car now. 

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Why does Max Verstappen race in Le Mans?

Le Mans is held annually at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France, and is considered one of the most prestigious motorsports events in the world. The circuit itself is also incredibly challenging, with a mix of high-speed straights and tight, technical corners.

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Verstappen is the one driver you can always vouch for as someone who loves competition. And when asked why he wants to race in Le Mans, his answer speaks for itself. He said, “Well, I love endurance racing in general, I love the track, and I just like good competition. A lot of great teams are participating, so all of that comes together to make this a very fun race for me.”

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Max winning Le Mans this time may or may not happen, but given his stature, it is bound to happen sometime in the future. And when he does manage to win it, maybe we can see him hopping into the real car as well.

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Manan Goel is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports, who graduated in literature from the University of Delhi before discovering his passion for the world of Formula 1. With over 400 published articles, his writing reflects his in-depth knowledge of the sport and his ability to provide unique insights. Manan's passion for F1 began when he first saw Sebastian Vettel's exhilarating drives with Red Bull.

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