Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has warned McLaren that one among its drivers might depart the staff if it loses this yr’s title race.
Just one level separates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on the prime of the F1 Drivers’ Championship.
Regardless of McLaren’s dominance, each drivers are nonetheless beneath risk from Max Verstappen, who’s 36 factors behind Norris.
With new technical laws coming into power subsequent yr, this might be Norris and Piastri’s greatest and solely likelihood to win a title in F1.
Montoya predicts that whichever McLaren driver misses out on the title might transfer ahead into 2027.
Talking on AS Colombia’s YouTube channel, Montoya stated:
“I’m telling you, one among them gained’t be completely happy this yr.
“If McLaren cannot dominate subsequent yr, one among us must discover a means out.
“Individuals who aren’t completely happy will search for a means out. If Oscar wins the championship, Oscar will keep there. Loosen up. If Lando wins the championship, Lando will keep there.”
F1 driver actions in direction of 2027
The vast majority of groups opted for stability because the automobiles will bear important adjustments subsequent yr beneath the brand new guidelines.
Solely Purple Bull and Racing Bulls plan to have completely different driver line-ups in 2026.
Nonetheless, the driving force market is predicted to warmth up much more as soon as the season begins.
Purple Bull and Ferrari’s poor begins might result in recent hypothesis concerning the futures of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.
Lewis Hamilton might finish his F1 profession early if 2026 seems to be one other lean yr.
Aston Martin is also the star of the following ‘Silly Season’.
At 44 years outdated, Fernando Alonso’s profession will certainly come to an finish within the subsequent yr or two.
Lance Stroll’s future might depend upon how severe Aston Martin turns into about successful the constructors’ title.
Aston Martin, backed by Honda and spearheaded by Adrian Newey, will wish to signal a minimum of one star driver if Alonso retires on the finish of 2026.
Verstappen, Leclerc and Piastri have been linked at varied factors this yr.
