Article by Tudor Belivaca – published on Friday, April 18, 2025, 20:06 / Updated Friday, April 18, 2025:06
For the second time in recent months, Aston Martin has denied that he is trying to attract the world champion of Formula 1, Max Vertappen.
Earlier this year, information appeared that Aston Martin would have provided Max a 5-year contract, worth 1 billion pounds, and even presented this offer to potential sponsors to contribute to raising the amount.
Aston Martin denies negotiations with Max Verstappen: “It is perfectly normal for the press to speculate”
Now, rumors talk about a new offer, this time for 3 seasons, worth 264 million euros, ie over 85 million euros per year. But Aston Martin reacted again negatively, and this time the denial came much faster.
“It is perfectly normal for the press to speculate on the pilot market, but we have extraordinary pilots,” said a team representative at Jeddah. “Our pilots have contracts for season 2026 and the following years. Now, the team works to provide competitive cars to our pilots, and when this happens, both get excellent results,” said the source, according to Sportal.bg.
Fernando Alonso about Max Verstappen: “I would receive it with open arms”
At the beginning of Jeddah's weekend, Fernando Alonso commented the subject, and understanding that he would have nothing against competing with Max in the same team, but he expressed his deep doubt that this will happen.
“I do not think it is a threat, because I have a contract for next year. But I see the rumors. I am a good thing for the team. The world champion is sometimes associated with other teams and a potential break from Red Bull, and the teams that are speculated are possible Mercedes, Aston Martin and Ferrari.
This is a proof of the strength of our project and the brilliant future that is in front of this team. As I always said, even last year, when I extended my contract, I will pilot as long as I feel strong and as long as the team needs me at the wheel.
But my contract is longer than my pilot career, so I will continue to be part of the team, but in a different role. And even if that means we will win the title without me at the wheel, I will still be proud of the project.
I would receive Max with open arms as a teammate, but this is unlikely to happen. It is very unlikely to happen, “said Alonso for the media in Jeddah, according to Sportal.bg.
