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Verstappen tests Aston Martin as father sends F1 boycott warning – RacingNews365 Review
Max Verstappen was seen testing an Aston Martin GT3 at Circuit Paul Ricard, the former home of the French Grand Prix, in preparation for pre-season testing in Bahrain next week. Jos Verstappen warned that Max would boycott a launch event next year if it is held in the UK again after Max was booed during the F1 75 livery launch event in London. Verstappen rated Lewis Hamilton’s chances of winning the 2025 F1 title in just seven words, with both drivers not having fought for the championship since their dramatic 2021 battle. Lando Norris responded to being labeled as the favorite for this season’s F1 drivers’ title, as McLaren gears up following their triumph over Ferrari in the constructors’ championship last year. Carlos Sainz revealed that the biggest change for him after switching from Ferrari to Williams is related to the powertrain, marking his 11th season in F1 and the fifth team he has raced for in his career. Pierre Gasly expressed his willingness to sacrifice the 2025 F1 season and emphasized the need for a level playing field for the 2026 reset with major technical regulations changes on the horizon.
