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.

Max Verstappen has made his feelings clear on his future in F1 amid reports that Aston Martin could try to sign the Red Bull driver.

Andy Cowell has been named as Aston Martin’s new Formula One team principal and CEO as part of a senior management reshuffle, taking over from Mike Krack. Cowell, who previously oversaw Mercedes’ engine division through its domination of F1 in the 2010s,

Aston Martin has replaced Mike Krack as team principal but is keeping him in a high-profile role at Formula 1 races after a disappointing 2024 season.

Cowell is best known for his time spent at Mercedes-Benz AMG High Performance Powertrains, the U.K.-based division responsible for the Mercedes F1 team's power units.

Aston Martin are reportedly telling sponsors that Max Verstappen 'is going to be joining' in a deal worth £1 billion.

Reports of an astronomical offer from Aston Martin for Max Verstappen were immediately denied by the team. But what is the background, why is Red Bull not too concerned yet and is Verstappen in a luxury position?