Aston Martin and Mercedes Eye Verstappen with £1 Billion Offer

Helmut Marko is confident that Max Verstappen will secure his fifth consecutive Drivers' Championship title in 2025 despite the Red Bull team facing challenges from competitors like McLaren and Ferrari. Marko believes Verstappen's loyalty to Red Bull will prevent a move, although Aston Martin and Mercedes have shown interest in signing him. Rumors suggest that Aston Martin is willing to offer a staggering £1 billion contract to lure Verstappen, although the team has denied such claims. The speculation is fueled by the potential collaboration with Adrian Newey, who is set to join Aston Martin in 2025. Despite the persistent rumors, Verstappen is contracted with Red Bull until 2028, and both Marko and team principal Christian Horner express confidence in their ability to provide a competitive car. Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya noted that a move to Aston Martin would not be surprising given Verstappen's connections with Newey and the financial offer, though such speculation remains unconfirmed.