The current F1 drivers who have tried their hand at other racing disciplines Lots of drivers in F1’s history have raced in other categories, but we decided to take a look at what other motorsport activities the current crop have tried their hand at. Formula 1 drivers sometimes have a diverse path before reaching Grand Prix racing, but once they get there, F1 tends to become their sole focus. However, Max Verstappen – who has already dabbled in GT3 competition – will buck the regular trend again in 2026 by contesting the Nurburgring 24 Hours in May, between Grands Prix in Miami and Canada. Lots of drivers in F1’s history have raced in other categories, but we decided to take a look at what other motorsport activities the current crop have tried their hand at… Fernando Alonso – IndyCar, WEC Undoubtedly the most prolific driver on the grid – and perhaps in modern motorsport – Fernando Alonso’s frustrations with a struggling McLaren team in 2017 prompted him to seek further enjoyment in other categories. The Spaniard most notably missed that year’s Monaco Grand Prix to contest the Indianapolis 500, and was comfortably the star attraction, making the Fast Nine before qualifying fifth. Alonso had several stints leading the race before ultimately drifting away from contention until suffering – somewhat ironically given his Formula 1 travails at the time – an engine failure. Alonso went on to contest the World Endurance Championship’s 2018/19 ‘Super Season’ for Toyota, with the first half of that campaign overlapping with his final year at McLaren. While Formula 1 results were few and far between, Alonso won the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2018, and eventually went on to win the title alongside Kazuki Nakajima and Sebastien Buemi. Further tilts at the Indy 500 followed in