Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has found himself at the centre of rumours of a huge £1billion offer from Aston Martin for the F1 2026 season.

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Max Verstappen’s team offered a coy response when asked about the Formula 1 champion’s links to Aston Martin. Verstappen has been indomitable at Red Bull, winning the last four driver’s titles, yet he has been linked with a stunning £1bn move to Aston Martin.

Max Verstappen has regularly said he is likely to follow in fellow champion Nico Rosberg's footsteps and retire from Formula 1 racing while still relatively young

Sky Sports commentator David Croft recently shared his views on Max Verstappen's competitive nature at Autosport International. During the 2024 season, Verstapp

Max Verstappen has made his position clear on the growing rumours regarding his future in Formula 1, following reports suggesting that Aston Martin could be targeting the Red Bull driver for a potential switch with a staggering deal worth $1.

Aston Martin’s interest in Max Verstappen is no secret. The Daily Mail revealed last week that potential sponsors were informed of Verstappen’s move to the team. No timeline was specified, but speculation points to 2026 as a likely entry year.

Christian Horner has acknowledged that Red Bull must keep delivering competitive machinery in order to keep Max Verstappen’s hunger satiated. Rumours about Verstappen’s long-term future have swirled over the past year,