Formula 1: Change of Verstappen? Aston Martin stirs up speculation!

Formula 1: Change of Verstappen? Aston Martin stirs up speculation!

Excitement in Formula 1: Aston Martin vehemently rejected reports that she is planning a record offer of $ 1.2 billion for four times the world champion Max Verstappen. According to the British "Daily Mail", the team from Silverstone Verstappen should lure with such a tempting offer that it could not be rejectionable. This would also have included shares in the team. However, speculation about a possible change of the Dutchman are increasingly questioned in view of its existing loyalty to Red Bull and his contract until 2028. Verstappen himself described Red Bull as his "family".

While Aston Martin's ambitions, among other things through a partnership with Honda from 2026, grow, it remains unclear what the reality of such a deal could look like. Aston Martin's commercial director, Jefferson Slack, sees the rumor as a sales argument to win sponsors. But the team is silent about the question of possible negotiations and has decidedly denied the statements about the giant deal, as well as the Report on f1i.com

Verstappen and Red Bull: An inseparable connection

The 27-year-old Verstappen, currently under contract with Red Bull, has repeatedly emphasized that his loyalty is located with the team from Milton Keynes. Even if Aston Martin has the goal of becoming a serious title candidate through strategic acquisitions, such as the legendary vehicle designer Adrian Newey, remains doubts as to whether Verstappen is based on a change from his familiar environment before 2028. The statements of former Formula 1 world champions, which Aston Martin see as a potential disappointment for the coming season, reinforce these concerns.

Although Aston Martin vehemently denies his plans in relation to Verstappen, the pressure to remain relevant in a changing competitive landscape in the Formula 1 circus remains. With the new engine regulations 2026, there is a time of upheaval that offers the team both opportunities and challenges. Nevertheless: Verstappen currently shows no signs that he could turn his back on his role at Red Bull.