Rumors about a possible transfer of Max Verstappen to McLaren continue to grow, despite Zak Brown reinforcing that the team has no space for the four-time world champion. According to reports, people close to the driver recently started talks with the Woking team, but McLaren’s CEO made it clear that he cannot offer a seat to the Dutchman.
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“I really haven’t thought about it because I have two drivers in the seats. So, what I couldn’t offer him was a seat in my race car,” Brown revealed. “But I think McLaren is an amazing team. Red Bull is too, and Alpine as well, and Ferrari too. Formula 1 teams are fantastic. I think we have a unique environment, but just like all racing teams.”
Brown also highlighted the team’s work environment: “But we have a great racing team that has achieved a lot of success, and I think it’s a good place to work, whether you are a racing driver, a team principal, a mechanic, or whatever you are in the McLaren team.”
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Meanwhile, Verstappen remains undecided about his future at Red Bull. The driver is reportedly increasingly frustrated with the Austrian team and may trigger a termination clause during the Hungarian Grand Prix, before the summer break, which would allow a move to another team or even out of Formula 1 in 2027.
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