Max Verstappen’s future remains a hot topic despite his Red Bull contract running until 2028, but McLaren isn't in the market for the Dutch champion. American CEO Zak Brown quickly dismissed talk of Verstappen joining McLaren, affirming confidence in his current lineup of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Brown stated both drivers are "very happy" and under multi-year deals, joking that only a "banana peel" incident could open a seat. Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff echoed this sentiment, content with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Red Bull's Laurent Mekies reinforced that Verstappen wants to stay, provided the team delivers a fast car, hinting at performance clauses in his deal. Verstappen's strong P2 in Austria, demonstrating Red Bull's improved pace, could quiet transfer chatter. If Red Bull can sustain this performance, the focus shifts back to a potential championship fight rather than silly season speculation.
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Max Verstappen’s future remains a hot topic despite his Red Bull contract running until 2028, but McLaren isn't in the market for the Dutch champion. American CEO Zak Brown quickly dismissed talk of Verstappen joining McLaren, affirming confidence in his current lineup of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Brown stated both drivers are "very happy" and under multi-year deals, joking that only a "banana peel" incident could open a seat. Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff echoed this sentiment, content with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Red Bull's Laurent Mekies reinforced that Verstappen wants to stay, provided the team delivers a fast car, hinting at performance clauses in his deal. Verstappen's strong P2 in Austria, demonstrating Red Bull's improved pace, could quiet transfer chatter. If Red Bull can sustain this performance, the focus shifts back to a potential championship fight rather than silly season speculation.
