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Max Verstappen could potentially be in the midst of a swap deal with McLaren suggests former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher.
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has suggested a potential swap deal between Max Verstappen and McLaren.
Verstappen’s race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, has decided to leave Red Bull and join McLaren’s F1 project as a deputy to Team Principal Andrea Stella by 2028.
This decision is expected to have a significant impact on the driver market, with speculations about Verstappen’s future choices.
Schumacher believes Verstappen might either retire or shockingly move to McLaren, possibly leading to Oscar Piastri joining Red Bull.
The drama involving Red Bull, Verstappen, and Lambiase is far from over, with talks of negotiating early exits and triggering rumored contract clauses.
If Verstappen forces Red Bull’s hand to terminate his contract, the driver market for 2028 and beyond could witness significant changes.
