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Max Verstappen still has four Formula 1 seasons remaining on his Red Bull contract, although he has been backed to join a major rival.
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert believes Max Verstappen should leave Red Bull and join Aston Martin to reunite with Honda and Adrian Newey. With Honda becoming Aston Martin’s power unit partner in 2023 and Newey joining the team, Herbert sees it as a strategic move for Verstappen. Red Bull plans to develop its own powertrains from 2026, facing challenges in the process, making Aston Martin a potentially better option. Verstappen, contracted with Red Bull until 2028, may consider performance-related exit clauses if Aston Martin proves promising. Herbert points out Verstappen’s drive to win and suggests the potential move to Aston Martin aligns with his competitive nature and quest for success in Formula 1.
