Helmut Marko claims Aston Martin used Max Verstappen’s interest in their GT3 car to “lure” him, but says it’s “only logical” that rival teams would want to sign the reigning World Champion. Having spent much of last year batting away rumours that he could be off to Mercedes,

The rumors surrounding Max Verstappen’s future in Formula 1 were rife during the off-season, with reports suggesting that Aston Martin had offered the Dutch dri

Aston Martin used Max Verstappen’s interest in their GT3 car to “lure” the four-time reigning world champion, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has claimed. Verstappen has been routinely linked with a move to Red Bull ’s Formula One rivals over the past few months.

Last month, a report from the Daily Mail claimed that Aston Martin were interested in luring Verstappen to the team in a deal worth a staggering £1 billion. However, a spokesperson for Aston Martin Aramco swiftly denied the claims made by the Daily Mail.

It seems that speculation around Max Verstappen and his possible move to the Aston Martin Formula 1 team was partly correct as he takes to the track in a GT3 ca

Reigning champion Max Verstappen says he has not held talks with Aston Martin about a blockbuster move from Red Bull, saying the first he heard of the story was through the media.

Verstappen has been linked with a record-breaking move to Aston Martin in 2026, should Red Bull fail to improve their machinery. As per a report from the Daily Mail, Lawrence Stroll’s team are prepared to offer £1billion to the 27-year-old in order to bring him to Silverstone on a long-term contract.

New Aston Martin team principal Andy Cowell was asked directly about the strength of reports linking Max Verstappen to the team.

Last week prior to the F1 75 Live event, Max Verstappen was questioned regarding the rumours surrounding a possible deal with Aston Martin. The Dutchman confirmed that there had been contact, but not with respects to a move to the British F1 team.