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Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri face pivotal moments ahead of Hungarian GP

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri face pivotal moments ahead of Hungarian GP

Summary

As Formula 1 approaches the Hungarian Grand Prix, speculation intensifies regarding Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri's futures. Both drivers have contract exit clauses tied to their championship standings, with Verstappen currently seventh and Piastri sixth in the rankings. Each must perform well to avoid activating these clauses before the summer break. The outcome of the Hungarian race will be crucial, as it precedes a two-week shutdown in the sport, during which teams cannot make contract announcements.

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By the Numbers

•Verstappen is in seventh place, 78 points behind the second position.
•Piastri currently sits sixth, 15 points behind teammate Lando Norris.
•Both drivers have clauses linked to their championship positions.
•Hungarian GP marks final race before the summer break.
•Teams will have key decisions to make after the race.

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What they're saying

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When Formula 1 heads toward the Hungarian Grand Prix and the final race before the summer break, attention is shifting away from the championship battle and toward the driver market. While speculation surrounding Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri has dominated headlines for months, one crucial detail has received surprisingly little attention: the timing of their respective contract exit clauses.
— Yahoo Sports

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