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A recent report suggested that Aston Martin is putting together a plan worth £1 billion to sign Max Verstappen, something the team has “categorically” denied.
Guenther Steiner, former Haas team principal, advises Max Verstappen to consider accepting a reported “a billion” offer to join Aston Martin. If Aston Martin’s £1 billion investment plan to sign Verstappen is confirmed, it would be the most expensive move in Formula 1’s history and among the greatest in sporting history overall. Verstappen reuniting with Honda and Adrian Newey would be a significant aspect of the move to Aston Martin next year. However, Verstappen might have to momentarily forgo fighting for titles until Newey is fully integrated into the team after joining on March 3. Despite the high value, Steiner believes Verstappen should seize the opportunity, even if it means starting from the back of the grid. Verstappen’s potential move to Aston Martin faces obstacles due to Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll’s contracts until at least 2026, making the short-term likelihood uncertain.
