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Max Verstappen to McLaren – Zak Brown has just knocked over seismic first domino
According to an F1 insider, a key transfer to McLaren could make a future move for Max Verstappen easier. Verstappen’s future at Red Bull has been uncertain, with rumors suggesting he may be considering leaving F1. Red Bull’s performance has been lackluster since new regulations came into play, with Verstappen currently ninth in the drivers’ championship. Verstappen’s race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, is set to join McLaren for the 2028 F1 season. This move could be a tactic by McLaren to monitor Verstappen’s availability and potentially lure him away from Red Bull. Lambiase will continue to work with Verstappen at Red Bull until his contract ends in 2028, leaving the possibility of a future reunion with McLaren.
