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.

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.

Max Verstappen will start his 2025 campaign on Sunday evening, but not on an F1 track, not on a real track at all, in fact. The F1 world champion is primed to compete in the IMSA Esports Global Championship final at the Daytona circuit after receiving a wildcard to make his return to top-flight virtual competition.

Christian Horner has acknowledged that Red Bull must keep delivering competitive machinery in order to keep Max Verstappen's hunger satiated.

The rumor mill about the F1 driver market goes into overdrive during the annual winter break. While such rumors about Max Verstappen have become a norm, the latest one linking him to Aston Martin seems to be quite startling.

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 have denied that they are preparing a £1 billion deal to sign four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen. Crash.net understands that a report by the Daily Mail, which suggested Aston Martin are upping their efforts to sign Red Bull's Verstappen, is wide of the mark.

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.

After a fresh report linked Max Verstappen to Aston Martin, Jacques Villeneuve has warned the four-time champ that wins come with teams like Ferrari and Mercedes, “not with Aston Martin”. Although Verstappen has a long-term Red Bull contract,

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.