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Hakkinen questions McLaren's interest in signing Verstappen

ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:28 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Hakkinen questions McLaren's interest in signing Verstappen
Summary

Mika Hakkinen, a former McLaren world champion, has raised concerns about the team's potential pursuit of Red Bull's Max Verstappen. He suggests that trying to sign Verstappen could disrupt the current dynamics at McLaren. Hakkinen's remarks come amid ongoing discussions in Formula 1 about driver contracts and team strategies. The stability of McLaren's lineup may be at stake if such a move is considered.

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Key Details
  • •Mika Hakkinen expresses concerns over Verstappen joining McLaren.
  • •Hakkinen questions the impact on team dynamics at McLaren.
  • •Discussions on driver contracts continue in Formula 1.
  • •McLaren's stability may be affected by potential roster changes.
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  • 12:11 PMESPN F1 — Hakkinen: Verstappen would rock boat at McLaren
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Former McLaren world champion Mika Hakkinen has questioned why his old team would "rock the boat" by trying to sign Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

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