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Hakkinen warns McLaren on Verstappen move: ‘Why rock the boat?’
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05/08/2026 at 11:5205/08/2026 at 12:11 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Mika Hakkinen has urged McLaren to resist the temptation of making a blockbuster move for Max Verstappen, warning that the team risks damaging a winning formula by disrupting the driver line-up that has helped propel it back to the front of Formula 1. The Dutchman’s future in the sport remains one of the biggest talking points heading into the second half of the 2026 season, with speculation continuing over whether the four-time world champion could leave Red Bull if certain contractual conditions are triggered. While Mercedes has long been linked with a potential move for...
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