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?

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.

Aston Martin were swift to firmly deny the claim that Lawrence Stroll is planning a £1billion contract offer for Max Verstappen, but the response from the Dutchman's camp was more cryptic

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.

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.

Lawrence Stroll wants to turn Aston Martin into regular F1 title challengers and wants to add Max Verstappen to their ranks after already poaching Adrian Newey from Red Bull

Max Verstappen's camp have issued a brief response to claims that Aston Martin are prepared to offer the Red Bull driver a contract worth £1billion

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.

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,