INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ask almost any hardcore motorsports fan who the best driver in the world is right now and the answer is probably going to be Formula 1’s three-time reigning champion. But Alexander Rossi has raced against Max Verstappen, just as he has raced against NASCAR star Kyle Larson. And now that he is teammates with Larson for his Indianapolis 500 debut, Rossi firmly believes Larson can hold his own with anyone. “Dude,” Rossi said, “I think he’s already towards the top, so I don’t know. Put him at the top? Like, he’s ‘The Man.’” As good as Verstappen, who has won 48 of 72 races in F1 since 2021? “I would say they’re on the same level,” Rossi replied, “which is like, yeah, that’s a pretty big deal.” Larson qualified fifth on Sunday for his first Indianapolis 500, then flew to North Carolina, where he finished fourth at North Wilkesboro Speedway in NASCAR’s $1 million All-Star race that night. This Sunday, he will be the fifth driver in history to attempt “The Double” by running both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte on the same day. |
Red Sox lose another starting pitcher, RHP Brayan Bello placed on injured list with a tight backBella Hadid is factChina's envoy in Washington urges U.S. to avoid Thucydides Trap in bilateral tiesMore cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that meansBillionaire Texas oilman inks deal with Venezuela's stateMan United 4Vermont House passes measure meant to crack down on soNew California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annuallyAshley Roberts puts on a VERY cheeky display in a nude longCeline Dion, 56, reveals post