Max Verstappen’s F1 future has been the subject of uncertainty over the last handful of months.
Former F1 driver Riccardo Patrese believes there is significant interest from every team in signing Max Verstappen given the uncertainty surrounding his future with Red Bull. Verstappen has raised doubts about his F1 career due to his dissatisfaction with the new 2026 cars and Red Bull’s lack of competitiveness in the early races of the season. The departure of key Red Bull personnel, including his long-time race engineer, has fueled speculations that Verstappen could join McLaren. Patrese suggested that if Verstappen decides to make a move, many teams would welcome him, and a potential swap with Oscar Piastri at McLaren could be a possibility. In conclusion, Patrese highlighted the attractiveness of having a driver like Verstappen on any team and suggested that a switch to McLaren might be on the cards for the Dutch driver.
