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Max Verstappen has confirmed discussions with Aston Martin, clarifying they were not regarding a possible F1 drive, but were quickly dismissed by Aston Martin due to existing contracts with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. The unveiling of the 2025 F1 car liveries has been completed, with some teams maintaining familiar designs while others opting for significant changes. Gerhard Berger suggests that unless Red Bull regains its former strength, Verstappen needs to evaluate if it remains the right team for him in F1, despite being hailed as the best driver by Berger. George Russell shared receiving critical emails from Dutch F1 fans during his conflict with Verstappen in the previous season. Verstappen admitted that he often encounters tougher competition in sim racing than in F1, showcasing his passion for virtual races. Helmut Marko dismissed speculations of Verstappen departing Red Bull after next year, attributing the rumors to mere speculation and concerns over the team’s car for 2026.
