Stunning reports out of England has linked four-time F1 driver’s champion Max Verstappen to a blockbuster move to Aston Martin for what would be the biggest contract in sporting history.

Aston Martin are said to be so confident of luring Max Verstappen away from Red Bull that they are telling potential sponsors the Dutchman is joining.

Aston Martin has firmly denied rumors of preparing a record-breaking $1.2 billion offer to lure four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen.

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.

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Reports of an astronomical offer from Aston Martin for Max Verstappen were immediately denied by the team. But what is the background, why is Red Bull not too concerned yet and is Verstappen in a luxury position?

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Aston Martin are attempting to sign Max Verstappen from Red Bull in a deal worth around £1billion – by far the most lucrative in Formula 1 history. But former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has explained why the Dutchman will have no interest in joining the British team any time soon.

If Max Verstappen would end up joining Aston Martin ahead of the 2026 season, one of their drivers under contract would have to give up their seat. According to the Daily Mail, it clear who that driver would be.