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 | Martin Brundle: Verstappen will not be able to go to McLaren, Mercedes has Russell and Antonelli18-04-2026 |
Brundle is skeptical about Verstappen`s chances of leaving Red Bull. Sky Sports commentator and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle doubts Max Verstappen will be able to pick any team for himself in 2027 if the Red Bull car is not competitive enough next season.
Brundl believes that McLaren or Mercedes are not ready to get rid of any of their current drivers, although he admits this possibility.
He can change teams. But where should Max go? He will not be able to go to McLaren, there are already two active pilots there. Mercedes has George [Russell] and Kimi [Antonelli]. And where will there be a free seat for Max, in Ferrari?
It would be a little disrespectful to say that other teams are willing to get rid of some of their drivers for Verstappen. But yes, among those drivers who will strive to get a place in one of the teams, Max [if he has such a desire] will have the advantage of the first choice, ” Brundle said.
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