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Belgian Grand Prix Preview and the Verstappen Clause

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The day before the Belgian Grand Prix, Vincenzo and Lali talk silly season: the rumor sending Max Verstappen to McLaren, the exit clause that could free him at the summer break, and the domino it triggers across a grid where half the drivers are out of contract. They close with podium picks and split on the winner. Vincenzo backs a Mercedes one-two. Lali takes Max.

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