Verstappen options narrow as Webber shuts down rumoursMax Verstappen's options for 2027 appear to be narrowing as speculation over a possible move to McLaren has been firmly played down. Max Verstappen, British GP 2026© Red BullReports following the British GP suggested Oscar Piastri could be looking for a way out of his McLaren contract, potentially opening the door for Verstappen. Piastri struck a similar tone in a BBC interview when asked about the continuing speculation linking Verstappen with McLaren. Former Formula 1 driver Christian Danner doubts Verstappen will leave. Former Formula 1 driver Christijan Albers believes Mercedes has even less reason to pursue Verstappen if Kimi Antonelli continues his current form.