What if Kyle Larson gets into Formula 1? What are his options and which F1 teams should sign him?

By Sylvester Simmonds 13 November, 2021 2 mins read 458 Views

The reigning champion Kyle Larson recently admitted that he would not be averse to a rendezvous in Formula 1. The Hendrick Motorsports driver announced that he will take part in the F1 final in Abu Dhabi later this year. To be honest, it wouldn’t be too far-fetched for Larson to contemplate the idea of jumping into Formula One. This is because he is known as an extremely versatile driver and has been successful in various areas of racing.

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Speaking to The Athletic, he said: “I don’t follow Formula One that much, but it would be cool to try one out to see what it is like. I would love to experience the speed and grip and, who knows, compete on the road at an event one day. I’m down, I had no idea there was a rookie test going on. Hey, I might as well get in a car when I’m around. If there is a team that would let me, I would pack my helmet bag right away. Go there, go do a couple of laps. Let me know!”

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Which team is a perfect match for Kyle Larson?

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Of course, if the reigning champion had the chance to get into an F1 car to test, which team would it drive for? Logically, the Haas F1 team makes the most sense since it’s an American team. So the team will take the chance to use an American driver and a champion on top of that.

BRISTOL, TN – SEPTEMBER 18: While waiting on TV, Kyle Larson watches the video screen of Victory Circle after winning the 61st annual Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol on September 18, 2021 Has. Tennessee. (Photo by David J. Griffin / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

However, an alternative option could be the Alfa Romeo team. This is due to the team’s recent ties with Andretti, who had planned a takeover. Even though the deal failed, there could still be a chance the team could give the 29-year-old a run. The only question is, will any F1 team give him a chance? And if so, will it be as successful as in the cup series, in sports cars and in the dirt arena?