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Verstappen Stands by Red Bull Amid Poor Performance and Billion-Pound Aston Martin Offer

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 23, 2025
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Verstappen Stands by Red Bull Amid Poor Performance and Billion-Pound Aston Martin Offer

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Fourth placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing arrives in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230239 // Usage for editorial use only //

In the wake of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen, the four-time world champion, has dispelled speculation about his future with Red Bull Racing, despite the team’s underwhelming performance. Verstappen’s fourth-place finish at the Shanghai International Circuit was a far cry from the success the team has been accustomed to since 2021.

The Grand Prix saw Verstappen and his team struggling for the most part, with an anticipated finish behind the McLarens, Ferraris, and George Russell. However, a sudden resurgence late in the race allowed the 27-year-old Dutchman to leapfrog Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, scoring 12 valuable points and an additional six from the preceding Sprint Race.

Despite his valiant efforts, Verstappen has previously hinted at a potential departure from Red Bull if the team fails to consistently deliver victories. This has raised eyebrows in the motorsport community, especially with a rumored billion-pound offer from Aston Martin in the mix.

Addressing his future with Red Bull in the aftermath of the Chinese GP, Verstappen remained unperturbed. He shared with Sky Sports F1, “For me, nothing changes. I’m actually very relaxed, very positive in my mind. I’m enjoying life. Every time I jump in the car, I do the best I can and I’m not thinking about anything else.”

The rumors of a billion-pound offer from Aston Martin are swirling in the motorsport world. According to thedailymail.com, Jefferson Slack, one of Aston Martin’s executives, has been discussing the company’s plans to onboard the world champion around 2026. This offer, if true, would make Verstappen Formula 1’s first self-made billionaire driver, marking a significant stride towards competitiveness for Aston Martin.

Alongside this alleged billion-pound offer, Aston Martin has reportedly enlisted Adrian Newey for a cool £20m per annum and has been ramping up the refurbishment of their facilities near Silverstone, England.

Verstappen, however, has dismissed any association with Aston Martin beyond their GT3 project, which bears no connection to Formula 1. The future of Verstappen with Red Bull remains firm, at least for now, giving team principal Christian Horner some much-needed relief.

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