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Max Verstappen’s future remains a hot topic in the F1 paddock, as discussed on an upcoming episode of the RacingNews365 podcast with Allan McNish.
Three-time Le Mans winner Allan McNish believes Max Verstappen is unlikely to win the F1 drivers’ title and may be leaving Red Bull, with rumours swirling around a potential exit.
Verstappen is trailing 69 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri with 12 rounds to go, leading many to count him out of the running.
The title race is shaping up to be a tight battle between Piastri and Lando Norris of McLaren, separated by just eight points.
Speculation mounts on whether Verstappen’s future races for Red Bull will be his last, amid reports linking him to a possible move to Mercedes.
McNish suggests that while Red Bull aims to retain Verstappen, the driver seems to be exploring his options, with potential interest from any team able to afford his services.
With Verstappen’s exceptional performance, many teams on the grid would likely consider signing him if he expresses interest, according to McNish.
