Alonso: McLaren May Not Have the Budget for Verstappen
Fernando Alonso is unsure whether McLaren's budget will allow them to sign Max Verstappen for the hypercar and Le Mans.
Fernando Alonso has directly questioned McLaren's financial viability should Max Verstappen join the team. The Spaniard stated that he is unsure if Zak Brown's team has enough money for such a project and would prefer to continue racing for Aston Martin in the Valkyrie. Alonso's comments come amid an intensifying battle for talent in the WEC, where McLaren is trying to strengthen its lineup for endurance racing.
The Spaniard did not rule out the possibility of working with Verstappen in the future but emphasized that the team's current budget could be a serious limitation. His words served as a warning that McLaren risks losing key drivers due to a lack of resources. The situation around McLaren is further complicated by the fact that the team is simultaneously developing a hypercar program and preparing for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
