Overview
- McLaren team principal Andrea Stella publicly dismissed transfer rumours as 'silly season' and said the team wants maximum stability.
- Oscar Piastri described reported Red Bull interest as "flattering" and told reporters in Montreal that he is very happy at McLaren.
- Piastri remains under contract with McLaren until at least the end of 2028, making any immediate move unlikely without a formal deal.
- Reports that Max Verstappen's Red Bull contract contains performance clauses that could allow an earlier exit remain unverified in available coverage.
- The speculation has been fuelled by Piastri's mixed start to 2026 and by routine contingency planning in F1, with McLaren pointing to recent team success and efforts to keep key personnel.