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Representatives of Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen have issued a blunt response to speculation alleging Aston Martin is making a pursuit for the Dutchman.
According to a report by the Daily Mail on Thursday, Aston Martin allegedly made a significant £1 billion bid to secure Max Verstappen’s services. The source claimed that Aston Martin Managing Director Jefferson Slack was using the potential signing of Verstappen to attract commercial partners. However, an Aston Martin spokesperson firmly denied all claims made in the report. Verstappen’s response to the rumors was a simple “That’s nice” when his team was contacted for comment. Despite the speculation, Verstappen himself has not actively considered a move to Aston Martin, emphasizing his commitment to Red Bull. With ongoing developments, including potential performance clauses in his contract, the future of Verstappen in Formula 1 remains uncertain.
