Zak Brown enquired about bringing Max Verstappen to McLaren (Image: Getty)
‘s management was involved in a phone call with Racing CEO ‘some time ago’, but the American executive’s interest dried up after he ‘knew how much he would have to pay’. The four-time world champion is contracted to until the end of the 2028 campaign, but it is widely reported that Verstappen has performance-related levers that could allow him to separate from ‘s squad this season ahead of the 2026 regulation shifts.
According to a report from , Brown contacted Verstappen’s management team, spearheaded by Raymond Vermeulen, to enquire about the finances required to bring the Dutchman to .
Verstappen was asked about the contact before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. He explained to Viaplay: “He didn’t, he didn’t call me [directly]. But I think that didn’t last long. When he knew how much he would have to pay, it was over immediately.”
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