The father of reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen will pilot a Citroen C3 R5 Rally2 car prepared by DG Sport Competition at Rally of Haspengouw in Belgium on 26 February.
Verstappen, who clocked up 106 starts during his F1 career with Benetton, Simtek, Footwork, Tyrrell, Stewart, Arrows and Minardi, has dabbled driving rally cars as a hobby.
He was set to make his competitive debut last year at Assen’s Drenthe Rally before plans were shelved due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 49-year-old will be partnered by experienced Belgian co-driver Kris Botson.
“I am really looking forward to it and I have noticed that I really like rallying,” the Dutchman said in an interview on his website.
“Especially because it’s very unpredictable. Of course I am very driven by nature and I have the support of a top team, but I will have to find my own limits again, together with my navigator.
“I want to get it right, but the reason I am stepping into this rally adventure, is that it brings me joy.
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