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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has branded the purported £1 billion deal that Aston Martin is using to lure Max Verstappen to the team in F1 as “eye-watering”.
Max Verstappen is aiming to win his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship in the upcoming season with Red Bull, the team he has been a part of since 2014. Despite recent speculation, he remains committed to Red Bull, although rumors of a potential departure have surfaced due to internal turmoil within the team. There have been talks linking Verstappen to Mercedes, but a recent report also suggested Aston Martin’s interest in him. Nevertheless, Red Bull’s Team Principal Christian Horner reiterated that Verstappen, who has a contract until 2028, is happy with the team, emphasizing the need to provide a competitive car for him. While there has been contact with Aston Martin, it is regarding Verstappen’s prospective sports car team and not a potential switch in Formula 1. Verstappen himself acknowledged the contact, clarifying that it was related to GT3 racing and his plans to start his own team.
