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McLaren pours cold water on Norris Red Bull F1 switch talk
Lando Norris has expressed openness to teaming up with Max Verstappen in the future, praising Verstappen as one of the best drivers in Formula 1 history. Norris has known Verstappen since their karting days and wants to work alongside him to see where he stands. However, Norris is currently under contract with McLaren until 2025 and McLaren CEO Zak Brown has ruled out releasing him early. McLaren is considering Red Bull as an engine supplier from 2026, but Brown insists that talks with all manufacturers are part of their evaluation process. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner acknowledged Norris’ talent but emphasized that they would respect any existing contracts.
Source: Motorsport.com
