Aston Martin reportedly in talks with Max Verstappen after Adrian Newey’s ‘BRILLANT’ F1 swoop
Max Verstappen is currently one of the most sought-after drivers in Formula 1.
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Aston Martin F1 made the headlines on Tuesday after signing renowned designer and aerodynamicist Adrian Newey. The Brit joins the Silverstone-based team in 2025 after spending 18 glorious years with Red Bull since 2006.
Adrian Newey is one of the most decorated engineers in the history of F1. He has worked for historic teams like Williams Racing, McLaren, and Red Bull. Newey has so far amassed a staggering 12 constructors’ and 13 drivers’ championships in his career.
Following the 65-year-old’s move, Aston Martin is reportedly in talks with Max Verstappen to sign him in 2026, as per Autosprint. The Silverstone-based team is keen on reuniting the championship-winning pair in order to cement their chances with the onset of new regulations.
Max Verstappen is currently on a rough spell, having failed to win any of the last six races this season. The coming months will now be crucial for the Dutchman in determining his future with the Milton Keynes-based team.
Helmut Marko backs Max Verstappen to perform better at Azerbaijan GP
Red Bull Technical Advisor Helmut Marko has shared his thoughts on behalf of his team ahead of an important weekend in Baku. The Milton-Keynes team was powerless during the Italian GP, finishing P6 and P8 behind McLaren and Ferrari.
In Baku, we were always competitive, but this time, it will be crucial how quickly we can get the desired balance back into the car. If we can do that to some extent, we should be in better shape for the Azerbaijan GP. And if Verstappen gets a car he can reasonably fight with, then his extra class will come to the fore.Helmut Marko wrote in his column for SpeedWeek
Helmut Marko claims that Verstappen will hugely benefit if the team comes up with a competitive car at Baku this week. Marko outlined the need for his team to find the lost balance within the RB20 to salvage their chances.
McLaren has now moved to within eight points of the leader, Red Bull, in the 2024 constructors’ championship. The Papayas have emerged as the favorites to bag the title if the Milton-Keynes-based team fails to find good form in the upcoming races.
In case you missed it:
- Lando Norris asserts McLaren ‘more determined than ever’ in title fight against Max Verstappen
- Lawrence Stroll labels Adrian Newey’s mega deal a ‘bargain’ for Aston Martin
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