Max Verstappen has addressed McLaren’s shock strategy to his administration crew, quipping that the decision “didn’t final lengthy” after Zak Brown came upon how a lot he must pay to signal the reigning F1 world champion.
Respected Dutch publication De Telegraaf reported that Brown had known as Verstappen’s administration “a while in the past” to “discover the market”.
This comes after McLaren introduced Oscar Piastri’s contract extension past 2026.
In an interview with Viaplay, Verstappen was requested about Brown’s strategy.
“He didn’t, he didn’t name me,” Verstappen clarified, with the interviewer making reference to Brown contacting his administration.
“However I feel that didn’t final lengthy. When he knew how a lot he must pay it was over instantly.”
Verstappen was then requested: “How a lot?”
He replied: “Lots!”
Verstappen’s F1 future
Verstappen’s F1 future stays a sizzling matter regardless of being contracted at Purple Bull till the top of 2028.
Amid the off-track turmoil at Purple Bull final 12 months, Verstappen was closely linked with a sensational change to Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton’s substitute.
Nonetheless, the transfer by no means tempted Verstappen, with Mercedes finally selling Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Through the 2025 Australian GP weekend, Toto Wolff appeared to pour chilly water on any curiosity in Verstappen, outlining his want to stay with George Russell and Antonelli.
Aston Martin have additionally been linked with a transfer for Verstappen.
A Each day Mail report claimed that Aston Martin was getting ready a world document £1bn deal to convey Verstappen to Silverstone.
Aston Martin have closely invested of their new headquarters and employed a number of the greatest technical minds to the crew.
Adrian Newey has not too long ago began work as a part of their technical crew, whereas Enrico Cardile will be part of from Ferrari later this 12 months.
