# Mid-season F1 predictions: Verstappen to McLaren?

BBC Sport presents bold mid-season Formula 1 predictions, speculating on driver moves and race outcomes for the remainder of the championship. The headline forecast suggests Max Verstappen could switch to McLaren, a move that would shake up the grid. These predictions highlight potential shifts in team dynamics as the season unfolds.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/videos/cy07p71522po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:10:36 GMT