Max Verstappen in secret talks with McLaren over sensational switch from Red Bull: £80m-a-year star could move as early as next year, with Oscar Piastri going the other way

Max Verstappen, reportedly earning £80 million per year, is said to be in secret talks with McLaren about a sensational move away from Red Bull, potentially as early as next year. The negotiations reportedly involve a straight swap, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri moving to Red Bull as part of the deal. The talks are described as 'hush-hush,' with Verstappen partnering Lando Norris at McLaren if the switch goes ahead.