It's a totally crazy rumor which has obviously created a little buzz in the world of Formula 1. According to information from the Daily Mail, Aston Martin would simply consider recruiting Max Verstappen after the end of Fernando Alonso's contract in 2026.
These rumors are gaining momentum in a context where Adrian Newey, ex-Red Bull technical genius, joined Aston Martin in March, and where the team recently replaced its director Mike Krack with Andy Cowell, former Mercedes engineer . According to some sources, Lawrence Stroll, owner of Aston Martin, would be ready to pay $ 1 billion to secure the services of Verstappen.
Aston Martin categorically denies
Except that since then, Marca has assured that the British team has categorically denied it. A spokesperson called the speculation unfounded, although similar whispers have been circulating since last summer. Asked in December 2024 about a potential transfer to Aston Martin, Verstappen responded evasively: “You never know what the future holds”. For his part, his manager, Raymond Vermeulen, limited himself to an ambiguous “that's nice!” » regarding these rumors. As a reminder, Verstappen's current contract with Red Bull runs until 2028.
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To summarize
In recent hours, the English press has dropped a real bomb on the future of Max Verstappen. A rumor quickly commented on. Indeed, a departure of the Dutch driver from Aston Martin in 2026 has been mentioned…
