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Max Verstappen is continuing to prepare for next week’s official pre-season test in Bahrain, ahead of defending his drivers’ title once again.
Max Verstappen was seen testing an Aston Martin GT3 at Circuit Paul Ricard, the former home of the French Grand Prix. Videos shared by a fan account show the four-time world champion preparing for pre-season testing in Bahrain next week. Verstappen’s jet is in France as well, as he gears up for his fifth consecutive title chase and continues his title defense. Despite being booed at the F1 75 launch event, Verstappen’s father declared that the 27-year-old will skip any similar events in England. Verstappen has previously tested Aston Martin GT3 cars at various circuits and has been rumored to be in talks with Aston Martin after a reported $1 billion deal, which the Silverstone-based team vehemently denied.
