Why would McLaren rock the boat to sign Max Verstappen?

·Updated 1 hr ago·39 pts

Mika Hakkinen questions McLaren's interest in signing Max Verstappen, fearing it could destabilise their current line-up.

McLaren's motivation to sign Verstappen is questioned by Hakkinen.
Hakkinen suggests signing Verstappen could destabilise McLaren's successful driver line-up.

Mika Hakkinen has questioned why McLaren would risk destabilising its successful driver line-up by pursuing Max Verstappen.

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