BREAKING: F1 Offers Chase Elliott $400M to DITCH NASCAR – Should He Leave HENDRICK?”
In what could be the most stunning motorsport crossover in recent history, Formula 1 has reportedly offered NASCAR superstar Chase Elliott a jaw-dropping $400 million deal to switch series—leaving Hendrick Motorsports and the NASCAR Cup Series in the rearview mirror.
According to sources close to the negotiation, the offer comes from the F1 expansion team Apex Panther GP, set to debut in 2026 with heavy financial backing from a Middle Eastern tech conglomerate. The contract is said to span four years and would make Elliott the highest-paid driver in F1 history, surpassing even Lewis Hamilton’s peak earnings.
A Global Shockwave
The rumor exploded onto social media late Wednesday night after F1 journalist Tanya Morrell tweeted:
“BREAKING: Chase Elliott being courted by Apex Panther GP in mega deal. $400M on the table. YES, you read that right.”
NASCAR insiders are reportedly in disbelief, while Hendrick Motorsports has refused to comment publicly. Behind the scenes, however, it’s believed team owner Rick Hendrick is “deeply disappointed” by Elliott’s willingness to entertain the offer.
Can He Make the Switch?
While Elliott has long expressed his love for stock car racing, he has also hinted in past interviews that he’s intrigued by the global scale and technical challenge of Formula 1.
“I’ve always admired what those guys do,” Elliott said in a 2023 interview. “It’s a different beast, but the respect is mutual.”
If he accepts the offer, Elliott would undergo rigorous testing throughout 2025 and spend the offseason training in Europe under F1 veterans. The move would also make him the first American-born NASCAR driver to transition to Formula 1 since Scott Speed—but with significantly more fanfare and financial backing.
Fans React: Take the Poll
The F1 offer has ignited a firestorm online, with fans divided:
- “He’s a NASCAR legend. Stay loyal.”
- “Go chase the challenge, Chase.”
- “That kind of money? You can’t say no.”
POLL: Should Chase Elliott Leave NASCAR for F1?
[ ] YES – It’s time for a new challenge
[ ] NO – He’s NASCAR’s heart and soul
[ ] ONLY if Hendrick can’t match the offer
Voting closes Sunday at midnight.
Whether Chase Elliott accepts the offer or not, one thing is clear: the motorsport world will never be the same.
