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Max Verstappen could soon be available and McLaren CEO Zak Brown has spoken about what could be the biggest signing in F1 history.
McLaren have a talented driver lineup on the grid, including Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri who are both successful on and off the track.
There have been discussions about the possibility of Max Verstappen potentially joining McLaren in the future, given his dissatisfaction with Red Bull and the new regulations in Formula 1.
Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until 2028, but there are rumors of exit clauses that could allow him to explore other options should they arise.
McLaren and Mercedes are reported to be interested in Verstappen, with McLaren even signing Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase as a strategic move.
Although McLaren boss Zak Brown is content with his current drivers, he acknowledges Verstappen’s talent and would consider a lineup change if an opportunity presented itself in the future.
Verstappen’s future at Red Bull remains uncertain, despite his success in previous seasons, and there is anticipation around whether he will stay with the team or potentially move to another competitive team like McLaren.
