Verstappen Laughs Off $2 Billion Aston Martin Offer, Red Bull Boss Stands Firm

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has shut down speculation surrounding Max Verstappen’s future, insisting the three-time world champion is content with his current team despite reports of a staggering $2 billion offer from Aston Martin.

Verstappen, who is under contract with Red Bull until 2028, has been linked with a potential move following legendary designer Adrian Newey, whose future at Red Bull remains uncertain. The latest wave of speculation was sparked by a Daily Mail report claiming Aston Martin had tabled a £1 billion ($2 billion) deal to lure the Dutchman away.

Speaking at the F1 season launch in London, Horner dismissed the rumors, emphasizing Verstappen’s deep-rooted connection to Red Bull.

“I know the media has to fill column space during the winter break, but a billion-pound driver? A billion dollars? That would be an eye-wateringly large amount of money,” Horner remarked. “Max is very happy within the team. He has grown up with us and has a great relationship with the engineers, technicians, and everyone he works with. It’s our job to keep providing him with a competitive car so he can continue achieving the success he has over the past decade.”

When asked if Red Bull could counter with a similar financial package, Horner remained diplomatic. “I can’t comment on other teams’ finances, but I’d say Red Bull is relatively well-positioned compared to others on the grid.”

Verstappen himself appeared amused by the speculation, acknowledging that while the reported sum was “a lot of money,” it was the first time he had heard of such an offer.

“The only contact I had with Aston Martin was about GT3 for this year,” he clarified. “That’s it. There’s nothing else to say because there isn’t anything to it.”

Verstappen is set to fulfill a long-held ambition of launching his own GT3 team in 2025 and has been in discussions with Aston Martin about their involvement in that project. Whether he has engaged with other manufacturers remains unclear.

As F1 gears up for another thrilling season, pre-season testing will take place in Bahrain from February 26-28, before the first race of the 2025 calendar in Melbourne on March 16.