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McLaren's Stella discusses Verstappen's potential move under specific conditions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 6:02 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

McLaren's Stella discusses Verstappen's potential move under specific conditions

Summary

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella addressed rumors regarding Max Verstappen's potential move to the team after qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. While he acknowledged that signing a driver of Verstappen's caliber would be attractive, he emphasized that for such a scenario to occur, McLaren would need to introduce a third car, which is unlikely. Current drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are under long-term contracts, and McLaren has consistently stated they fully support both drivers. Despite past discussions between Verstappen's management and McLaren, Stella reaffirmed that there is no immediate opportunity for the four-time world champion to join the team.

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Key Details

•Andrea Stella speaks after qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix.
•McLaren would need a third car for Verstappen to join.
•Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have long-term contracts.
•Previous discussions between both teams have taken place.
•Verstappen intends to fulfill his contract with Red Bull.

Latest Updates

6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen can only join McLaren under this extreme scenario, says team boss Stella

What they're saying

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McLaren continued to face questions about possible talks with Max Verstappen’s management team after qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. At Spa, team principal Andrea Stella was once again asked whether there are ongoing discussions with the four-time world champion.
— Yahoo Sports

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