Verstappen to McLaren, Bearman to Red Bull, Portimao to Replace Abu Dhabi?

Belgian Grand Prix Weather Threatens Wet-Weather Chaos at Spa

Conditions at Spa-Francorchamps are mild ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, with temperatures around 25 degrees. Forecasters, however, are predicting rain on Sunday — a prospect complicated by the fact that current-generation cars have barely run in wet conditions. Max Verstappen, one of the few drivers with wet-weather mileage this season, has said pre-season testing in Barcelona produced too little data to draw firm conclusions. A wet race, then, would be uncharted territory for teams and drivers alike.

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Verstappen to McLaren in 2027? The Rumour Dividing the Paddock

Reports linking Max Verstappen to a 2027 McLaren seat alongside Lando Norris — with Oscar Piastri moving to Red Bull or Audi — have dominated this week’s headlines. Sources close to the paddock describe the story as speculative rather than imminent, suggesting Verstappen is more likely to remain at Red Bull for 2027, or potentially take a sabbatical year before rejoining former engineer Gianpiero Lambiase at McLaren in 2028.

Oliver Bearman’s Future at Haas Under Scrutiny

Separately, rumours suggest Oliver Bearman could leave Haas for Red Bull. Bearman’s frustration is understandable — Haas has lost ground to Racing Bulls and Alpine this season, while former teammate Kimi Antonelli fights for wins elsewhere.

Portimao May Replace Abu Dhabi Season Finale

Perhaps the most significant story: sources suggest Portimao could replace Abu Dhabi as the 2026 season finale due to geopolitical concerns, with Baku reportedly unaffected for now.

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