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Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Verstappen Gives No 2027 Red Bull Pledge as P7 Season Fuels McLaren Rumors
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 16

Verstappen Gives No 2027 Red Bull Pledge as P7 Season Fuels McLaren Rumors

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 16

Summary

  • Max Verstappen repeatedly said there was “nothing to say” about his Red Bull future at Spa, declining to offer any timeline or 2027 commitment ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
  • P7 in the standings with two races left before the summer break, the four-time champion has faced intensifying scrutiny as Red Bull struggles and talk of a possible McLaren move grows.
  • Verstappen has also voiced dissatisfaction with F1’s current car direction and recently increased his sports car racing, adding to speculation that he could eventually step away from the series.
  • Red Bull’s internal picture sounded steadier: Verstappen said he has a very positive, open relationship with team boss Laurent Mekies even as contract questions continue despite a deal running to 2028.

Insights

With his engineer leaving for McLaren, is Verstappen's exit from a struggling Red Bull inevitable?
Is McLaren building a new F1 dynasty by poaching Red Bull's star driver and key personnel?