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

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 have made a bombshell claim to their sponsors suggesting that Max Verstappen 'will join' the team, according to reports. The four-time world champion is currently under contract with the Red Bull outfit until 2028,

After a fresh report linked Max Verstappen to Aston Martin, Jacques Villeneuve has warned the four-time champ that wins come with teams like Ferrari and Mercedes, “not with Aston Martin”. Although Verstappen has a long-term Red Bull contract,

Max Verstappen enters the 2025 Formula 1 season hoping to defend his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship. He also faces a potential one-race penalty. Verstappen was docked two penalty points on his Super License for an opening-lap incident with Oscar Piastri at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.