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"I believe I can beat any driver" – Lando Norris would welcome Max Verstappen as McLaren team-mate
Motorsport.comJuly 3, 2026
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During the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, reports emerged of 'informal' talks between McLaren and Max Verstappen's camp. The team has not denied the reports, but those in papaya stressed that such conversations are perfectly normal and that "everyone in the paddock talks to everyone".That is, naturally, true and also means the informal talks should not be over-interpreted. Another aspect to ...