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A report emerged over the winter break that an F1 team was preparing a billion-dollar bid to poach Max Verstappen from Red Bull.
Christian Horner responded to reports of a rival F1 team trying to lure Max Verstappen away from Red Bull, denying claims that Aston Martin offered him a billion-dollar deal over 5 years. Horner mentioned that Verstappen is content in his current environment and enjoys a strong relationship with the team, engineers, and technicians. Adrian Newey, Red Bull’s chief designer, is set to join Aston Martin, but Horner emphasized the importance of providing Verstappen with a competitive car and platform for success. Horner refrained from commenting on other teams’ finances but noted that Red Bull is in a strong position. Verstappen remains under contract with Red Bull until 2028, despite rumors of a potential early departure.
