
Verstappen to McLaren and Ocon’s Haas future – has F1's ‘silly season’ ramped up?

Formula 1's 'silly season' has flicked up a gear at the Red Bull Ring, with Max Verstappen, McLaren, Racing Bulls and Esteban Ocon all in the thick of it – but what is really going down?
Verstappen's future has been a staple of driver market chatter in recent times despite the fact the four-time World Champion has a contract with Red Bull until at least the end of 2028.
The Dutchman was linked with a move to Mercedes for this year, but he ultimately committed to competing for the energy drinks' factory team in 2026.
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