Let’s charge through the day’s main F1 headlines at the speed of light… F1 news: Max Verstappen, Aston Martin rumours and more Max Verstappen camp reacts to Aston Martin rum

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has found himself at the centre of rumours of a huge £1billion offer from Aston Martin for the F1 2026 season.

Max Verstappen’s team offered a coy response when asked about the Formula 1 champion’s links to Aston Martin. Verstappen has been indomitable at Red Bull, winning the last four driver’s titles, yet he has been linked with a stunning £1bn move to Aston Martin.

Aston Martin were swift to firmly deny the claim that Lawrence Stroll is planning a £1billion contract offer for Max Verstappen, but the response from the Dutchman's camp was more cryptic

Max Verstappen to Aston Martin rumours have re-emerged this week, although the Dutchman's heart is still with Red Bull.

Aston Martin have denied that they are preparing a £1 billion deal to sign four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen. Crash.net understands that a report by the Daily Mail, which suggested Aston Martin are upping their efforts to sign Red Bull's Verstappen, is wide of the mark.

Lawrence Stroll wants to turn Aston Martin into regular F1 title challengers and wants to add Max Verstappen to their ranks after already poaching Adrian Newey from Red Bull

Max Verstappen's representatives have responded to reports that Aston Martin are preparing a contract offer worth $1 billion to sign him from Red Bull.

Max Verstappen has made his position clear on the growing rumours regarding his future in Formula 1, following reports suggesting that Aston Martin could be targeting the Red Bull driver for a potential switch with a staggering deal worth $1.

A Formula 1 champion has exposed a Max Verstappen loophole in the FIA regulations. The four-time world champion received criticism in 2024 for his driving style during his wheel-to-wheel battles with title rival Lando Norris,