Verstappen to McLaren? Why there could be truth behind the rumours

Speculation over the possibility of Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull has been a near constant in the Formula 1 paddock for the last couple of years, but the story has taken a new twist over the last week with McLaren emerging as his most likely destination.

The four-time world champion is contracted to Red Bull until the end of 2028 but is understood to have an exit clause in his deal that would allow him to join another team in 2027 should he be outside the top two positions in the Drivers' Championship at the start of this season's summer break in August.