Brown makes bold statement about Red Bull: 'Without Verstappen they'd be trailing Racing Bulls'

It is well known that things are not always going smoothly at Red Bull Racing this season. Ahead of the Silverstone race weekend, Brown was asked by Sky Sports where the Austrian team would stand if Verstappen wasn't racing there. Brown's answer was hard and clear. "They would probably be behind their own AlphaTauri car. They have done a great job and have a great race car," Brown said, praising the Racing Bulls' vehicle.

It's clear that Verstappen is important for the Red Bull team. "I think Max is currently carrying Red Bull", concluded the CEO of McLaren Racing. In the same interview, Brown was already asked about the rumors regarding Verstappen and Mercedes. The four-time Formula 1 world champion is frequently associated with Toto Wolff's team. He could potentially become teammates with George Russell or Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

According to Brown, Verstappen would not replace Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri at the McLaren team in any case. There are no ongoing talks between Verstappen's camp and McLaren's, but Brown wanted to point out that he would always keep Norris and Piastri in the vehicle, even if Verstappen is available and interested in coming to the Woking team. About Norris and Piastri, he said the following. "Great guys. I think they are the two most equal drivers on the grid. And that is exactly what makes McLaren successful lately: our culture, our people, and it starts with the drivers."