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Max Verstappen Subtly Silent on McLaren and F1 Future in Spa
In the Spa paddock, Max Verstappen drew attention not only through his performance, but also with his measured responses regarding his future career and a potential move to McLaren.
By Lesley Bakker - 2026-07-16T16:09:42.000Z - 1 min read
The pressure on Max Verstappen to speak out about his Formula 1 future and rumours surrounding a switch to McLaren was tangible during the race weekend in Spa. Alongside Grand Prix preparations, the three-time world champion faced inevitable questions about his plans after 2028 and speculation over a potential move.
Verstappen answered the questions with his characteristic matter-of-factness, as his choice of words was listened to attentively. As the media present noted, the Dutchman carefully navigated between direct answers and keeping his options open, without indicating a concrete direction.
The essence of his remarks lay not so much in what he explicitly confirmed, but rather in what he tactfully left unanswered. By providing no definitive clarity on a potential departure from his current team or a move to McLaren, Verstappen left the door ajar for various scenarios without committing himself.
This approach created a situation where the rumour mill continues to turn unabated. Although fans and media hoped for greater clarity on his ambitions and career plans in the near future, the Formula 1 world remains waiting for concrete steps from the champion for now.