"...Verstappen keeps finding ways to embarrass Lando."

LONDON—McLaren has announced a groundbreaking partnership with NASA to help counter Max Verstappen’s seemingly unstoppable dominance. The collaboration, dubbed "Project Ground Control," aims to bring the Red Bull superstar “back down to earth".

“Look, we’ve tried everything else,” said McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella, throwing his hands up during a press conference. “Aerodynamic upgrades, super smart race strategies, papaya rules, you name it. But Verstappen keeps finding ways to embarrass Lando.”

NASA, usually occupied with space exploration and planetary defense, seemed confused by the unusual request. Dr. Emily Carter, an aerospace engineer assigned to the project, explained their plan in simple terms. “We’re using advanced simulation data to analyze Verstappen’s aggressive driving, hoping to figure out if there’s some cosmic phenomenon at work. We’ve also offered to loan McLaren our smartest engineers to improve their race strategy. Hey, if they landed rovers on Mars, why not improve McLaren strategist?”

Verstappen, the two-time world champion at the center of this spectacle, appeared unfazed. “They think this is rocket science?” he said, grinning after hearing about McLaren’s space-age strategy. “Unless they’re planning to fit an alien into that seat, I’m not too worried.”

As McLaren preps for its intergalactic battle to slow down Verstappen, fans are left wondering if the team’s newfound partnership will deliver results. Regardless, it’s clear that McLaren is reaching for the stars in their pursuit of Formula 1 glory.