Source: REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
[Saba Sports News] McLaren’s performance in this season’s F1 has been impressive, and they are now even overshadowing the long-dominant Red Bull team. Recently, McLaren CEO Zak Brown made a shocking revelation in an interview with the media. He personally admitted in the interview that he had contacted Max Verstappen’s agent and submitted an intent contract, but no further actions were taken due to related financial requirements. Verstappen is a four-time F1 World Champion with strong capabilities. If he could be brought under their wing, it might greatly benefit McLaren’s performance improvement. Although McLaren’s drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris performed well, Verstappen’s championship experience and driving ability might be superior, and Brown’s move was to find opportunities to upgrade the driver lineup for the team. The editor believes that Verstappen has numerous fans and commercial value. If he joins McLaren, it might attract more sponsors, enhancing McLaren’s brand awareness and commercial value. Sponsors may prefer to support teams with champion drivers, which has a positive impact on McLaren’s commercial development.