Juan Pablo Montoya

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has issued a cautionary statement to Max Verstappen regarding a potential move to McLaren for the 2027 season, highlighting that the Woking-based team is currently structured around Lando Norris.

Juan Pablo Montoya expects Mercedes to accept grid penalties later in the 2026 Formula 1 season as the team juggles performance and reliability with its power units. His prediction highlights how component limits could shape the title battle and influence where Mercedes chooses to take its pain.