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F1·July 2, 2026 09:23 AM ET

Norris downplays Verstappen-McLaren rumours ahead of British Grand Prix

Norris says plenty of drivers want a McLaren seat.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 21 min read
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What happened: Ahead of the British Grand Prix, Lando Norris responded to speculation linking Max Verstappen with a move to McLaren. Norris played down the talk, saying a lot of drivers want to come to the team and questioning why Verstappen in particular had been singled out.

Why it matters: McLaren is one of the grid's form teams, which makes its seats among the most coveted in the paddock. This continues an ongoing storyline, as Norris has previously fielded questions about Verstappen's future, and any suggestion of a switch raises immediate questions about the team's pairing and Norris's own standing within it.

What to watch: The driver-market questions are likely to resurface across the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone.

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