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?

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.

Max Verstappen has made his feelings clear on his future in F1 amid reports that Aston Martin could try to sign the Red Bull driver.

The Max Verstappen camp delivered a two-word response when asked for their reaction to a claim that Aston Martin are preparing a £1 billion offer for the four-time world champion’s services. A report by the Daily Mail claimed Aston Martin were prepared to make a world record bid to sign Verstappen.

Stunning reports out of England has linked four-time driver’s champion Max Verstappen to a blockbuster move to Aston Martin for what would be the biggest contract in sporting history.

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

Speculation about a Max Verstappen switch to Aston Martin has circulated ever since Adrian Newey signed with the Silverstone