F1 News: Max Verstappen Wants To Ferrari To Call Him - "This Is An Appeal"

Max Verstappen publicly appeals to Ferrari's president for Michael Schumacher's legendary F2004 car, showcasing his reverence for F1's storied history.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has publicly reached out to Ferrari president John Elkann, not for a racing seat but with a desire to own a piece of F1 history. The reigning three-time world champion has expressed his wish to acquire one of Michael Schumacher's iconic championship-winning cars.

Key Takeaways

• Contrary to any initial speculation, Verstappen's call to Ferrari is not about joining Carlos Sainz or Charles Leclerc for the 2024 season. Instead, his interest lies in acquiring a specific racing car.
• Verstappen has set his sights on Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2004, the remarkable vehicle in which Schumacher clinched his seventh and final world title.
• Verstappen conveyed to La Gazzetta dello Sport his aspiration to add the F2004 to his collection, making a direct appeal to Ferrari's president in the process.

Max Verstappen is no stranger to the allure of iconic racing machinery. Recently, he expressed a unique desire, not associated with changing teams or looking forward to future championships. The Dutch racing prodigy's interest lies firmly in the past, specifically with Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2004.

Given the circumstances, one might imagine Ferrari would leap at the chance of having Verstappen in one of their cars. However, his recent overtures are rooted not in potential team switches but in a profound appreciation for F1's illustrious history.

Verstappen told La Gazzetta dello Sport:

“I would like to have in my garage all the Red Bull cars with which I have won an F1 world championship.

“In addition to Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F2004, it is an incredible car. But I don’t know how I would buy it."

The F2004 holds a special place in F1 history. Not only did it propel Schumacher to his record-tying seventh world championship, but its design, performance, and dominance during the 2004 season have cemented its legendary status among F1 aficionados.

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Verstappen's appeal is clear and direct: 

“This is an appeal to [Ferrari president] John Elkann, I hope he reads this interview and maybe calls me.”