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Zak Brown leaves Oscar Piastri at risk as he reveals when McLaren could now sign Max Verstappen

It is no secret that Zak Brown and Max Verstappen have held talks over the Dutchman moving to McLaren in the future, with Red Bull…

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 10:30 AM
Zak Brown leaves Oscar Piastri at risk as he reveals when McLaren could now sign Max Verstappen
Key Things to Know
  • Zak Brown confirmed he held exploratory talks with Max Verstappen to get to know him better.
  • Brown stated the door is open for Verstappen to potentially join McLaren in 2028 or 2029.
  • Verstappen is being targeted for both marketing reasons and on-track performance.
The Story in 60 Seconds

McLaren CEO Zak Brown revealed he held exploratory talks with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen to get to know him better. Speaking to De Telegraaf, Brown stated that the door remains open for Verstappen to potentially join McLaren in 2028, 2029, or beyond.

Brown noted he was impressed by Verstappen personally and expressed a desire to work with him in the future. The potential pursuit of Verstappen raises questions about McLaren's future driver lineup, currently featuring Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

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