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Max Verstappen Laughs Off Aston Martin’s Alleged Billion-Dollar Offer: ‘There’s Nothing to Say

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 19, 2025
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Max Verstappen Laughs Off Aston Martin’s Alleged Billion-Dollar Offer: ‘There’s Nothing to Say

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during a press conference prior to F1 75 Live at InterContinental London O2 on February 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202502180568 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Max Verstappen has swiftly and decisively quashed the speculation that Aston Martin made a billion-dollar offer to entice him away from Red Bull, responding with a mix of laughter and clarity. The four-time World Champion, who has been at the center of numerous rumors during the off-season, dismissed the claims, asserting there is no truth to the story—at least not for him.

A report from January had suggested that Aston Martin, in an audacious move to reshape the F1 grid, had made an eye-watering billion-dollar offer to lure Verstappen away from Red Bull. The rumor hinted that Lawrence Stroll’s team was not only offering the Dutch driver a vast sum but also playing on his potential reunion with former Red Bull technical mastermind Adrian Newey, who recently made the switch to Aston Martin. However, Verstappen has poured cold water on these claims, revealing that his only contact with the team was about a different project entirely.

Verstappen Sets the Record Straight

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“It’s a lot of money!” Verstappen chuckled when asked about the billion-dollar offer. “Honestly, when I read that for the first time, I saw something like that, the only contact that I had with them was about GT3 for this year. That’s it.”

The Dutch driver made it clear that no talks about an F1 move had taken place. His focus is firmly on his current role with Red Bull, and he emphasized that Aston Martin’s reported approach had been entirely fabricated. “There is not much to say really, because there isn’t anything!” he added.

Verstappen, who has also ventured into GT3 racing with his own team, Team Redline, confirmed that his only interaction with Aston Martin has been related to their Vantage GT3 cars in the GT World Challenge Europe, not Formula 1.

Christian Horner: Verstappen’s Future Is Secure at Red Bull

Despite the ongoing rumors and intrigue surrounding Verstappen’s future, Red Bull boss Christian Horner is confident that the four-time champion is committed to staying with the team for the long haul. Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season, and Horner has already moved to reinforce the foundations of the team by extending key relationships, including those with advisor Helmut Marko and Verstappen’s race engineer GianPiero Lambiase.

When asked about the billion-dollar offer, Horner shared a smile and a quick dismissal. “I know you guys have all got column inches to fill over a winter period, but a billion-dollar driver? It’s an eye-wateringly large amount of money,” he said.

Horner then focused on the core elements that ensure Verstappen’s continued success at Red Bull. “Max is very happy in the environment that he’s in. He’s grown up in the team. He has a great relationship with the team, the engineers, the technicians, and everybody that he works with,” Horner explained. “It’s down to us to provide a competitive car and continue to give him the platform to be able to achieve the results that he has over the last almost 10 years.”

Conclusion: Verstappen’s Loyalty and Red Bull’s Long-Term Plan

While the speculation surrounding Verstappen’s future with Red Bull may continue to bubble up, it’s clear that the Dutch driver is not distracted by the massive figures being tossed around. With his current commitment to Red Bull and the support of a team that has been instrumental in his rise to greatness, Verstappen is focused on continuing to dominate Formula 1.

As for Aston Martin, any hopes of luring Verstappen away from his Red Bull roots appear to be a distant fantasy. The 2025 season will undoubtedly see Verstappen’s focus remain on defending his title, with the billion-dollar offer becoming nothing more than an amusing footnote in the saga of his career.

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