Reports suggesting Aston Martin are making significant moves to sign Red Bull's Max Verstappen are off-base. Current drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are committed to Aston Martin through the end of 2026.
Reports suggesting Aston Martin are making significant moves to sign Red Bull's Max Verstappen are off-base. Current drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are committed to Aston Martin through the end of 2026. The duo has been instrumental in securing back-to-back fifth-place finishes for Aston Martin in the F1 constructors' championship.
With the addition of Adrian Newey to the team later this year and the leadership of new team principal Andy Cowell, the Silverstone-based team is well-positioned for future success.There has been considerable speculation about Verstappen joining Aston Martin, particularly following Newey's arrival and the team's alliance with Honda as their power unit supplier starting in 2026. According to the report, Aston Martin was prepared to offer a record-breaking package worth £1 billion, which would have included making Verstappen a shareholder. However, his future has remained uncertain amid interest from Mercedes throughout last year. Off-track issues involving Christian Horner, coupled with Red Bull's recent decline in performance, fueled intense speculation about Verstappen's future. Despite the rumors, Verstappen's primary focus remains securing a championship-winning F1 car. With billionaire Lawrence Stroll at the helm of Aston Martin, the team possesses the financial resources to sign any driver. Newey, widely considered F1's greatest-ever car designer, was announced as Aston Martin's managing technical partner in September. According to Sky, Newey will command a base salary of £20 million at Aston Martin. Given Verstappen's status as F1's top driver over the past four years, Aston Martin appears willing to make a significant investment to secure his services. The report claims Aston Martin would offer Verstappen a deal worth £1 billion for the remainder of his racing career, with a potential shareholding. Verstappen has indicated a desire to remain in motorsports, even if he decides to retire from F1 this decade, expressing interest in competing in the World Endurance Championship - a possibility that could align with his partnership with the British brand.
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