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Verstappen explores McLaren move as F1 season heads to Belgium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 7:31 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Verstappen explores McLaren move as F1 season heads to Belgium

Summary

Max Verstappen's future in Formula 1 is under scrutiny as discussions about a potential move to McLaren emerge before the Belgian Grand Prix. Although he is currently contracted with Red Bull until 2028, a performance clause may allow him to leave after this season. McLaren CEO Zak Brown stated that talks with Verstappen's management have not progressed, and he remains satisfied with his current drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Nevertheless, Verstappen's management is considering options, highlighting a possibility of change as he evaluates his next steps in F1. The Belgian Grand Prix takes place soon at Spa-Francorchamps, where the championship race is intensifying.

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•Verstappen has been with Red Bull since his debut in 2015.
•Current F1 championship tightens ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
•McLaren's team structure allows for driver equality, differing from Red Bull.
•Verstappen's performance clause could enable a departure after this season.
•Brown has dismissed any imminent move for Verstappen to McLaren.

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