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.

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 is not attempting to woo sponsors by using Max Verstappen's name as a lure, a spokesperson has clarified.

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

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.

Christian Horner has acknowledged that Red Bull must keep delivering competitive machinery in order to keep Max Verstappen’s hunger satiated. Rumours about Verstappen’s long-term future have swirled over the past year,

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?