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Verstappen is also keen on Hirscher’s comeback
Marcel Hirscher's sensational comeback caused a sensation not only in Austria, but far beyond. Even Formula 1 superstar Max Verstappen is on fire for the Salzburg native's return.
"I'm looking forward to being back on the snow and making a few turns," Hirscher posted on Instagram. Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen was also among the many comments, posting NL (for the Netherlands, note) and a flame emoji.
The Red Bull driver is obviously delighted that Hirscher will now be racing for his mother's home country. The fact that Verstappen commented on the ski legend's comeback also delighted the community. "Max is the best of all time in Formula 1, Marcel Hirscher is the best of all time in alpine skiing," wrote one fan under the Instagram post.
Hirscher: "Because I enjoy it"
The 35-year-old announced on Wednesday last week that he wanted to return to the ski circuit. "I would like to have the opportunity to race from time to time," said Hischer, who had actually ended his career in 2019. "Simply because I enjoy it."
He does it "because the joy of skiing has never gone away. Skiing is my home, it's where I belong. It's a cool opportunity to live out my passion again," said Hirscher, explaining his move. "The future in the ÖSV belongs to the young athletes and that's why I don't want resources to be tied up, exceptional rules made or starting places kept free because of me," explained Hirscher.
"My new project is easier to implement in Holland. I've raced 247 races for my fatherland, there will be a few for my motherland," said the former exceptional skier and spoke of super cool talks with the ÖSV.
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