Ex-F1 champion warns Max Verstappen over $1.2 billion Aston Martin deal rumors
Jacques Villeneuve warned Max Verstappen following the rumors of Aston Martin's interest in the Dutchman with a deal of over $1.2 Billion.
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Max Verstappen and Lawrence Stroll (via IMAGO)
Max Verstappen‘s impressive performances have caused his valuation to increase multiplefold in Formula 1. The Dutchman recently was reported to have a net worth of over $76 million following his fourth championship win in the 2024 season. Hence, the 27-year-old has been considered for multiple teams in recent years, with Aston Martin now willing to pay an exorbitant amount.
Lawrence Stroll-led Aston Martin team was willing to pay over $1.2 billion just to acquire Max Verstappen. If the Dutchman were to accept this offer, it would be part of one of the biggest contracts in Formula 1’s history. Upon this, Ex-F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve highlighted his opinions on the move and talked against Verstappen joining Silverstone.
Villeneuve reckoned that Lawrence Stroll would need someone ‘mentally strong’ and ‘hardheaded’ to replace Fernando Alonso. The Canadian further questioned Verstappen’s step next after Red Bull’s struggling pace. The 53-year-old believed that the 27-year-old wanted to join a team capable of winning races like Ferrari and Mercedes, something Aston Martin wouldn’t be able to provide. The Ex-F1 champion pointed out that the reigning world champion wanted to continue to win just like Lewis Hamilton.
Lawrence Stroll would need someone that’s very strong mentally and hard-headed to replace Fernando Alonso. Max Verstappen would be more like, what’s my next step? You win with Ferrari, you win with Mercedes, not with Aston Martin. Like Lewis Hamilton, he wants to win.
Jacques Villeneuve told Action Network
Max Verstappen’s management showcased a blunt response to rumored billion-dollar deal
According to Daily Mail, the Billion-dollar deal wasn’t a one-off payment for Max Verstappen joining the team. Rather, the Dutchman would receive up to $200 Million each year based on the contract. However, the 27-year-old is yet to formally respond to these claims. Verstappen’s management was asked about the rumored deal at such an astonishing rate.
The reigning world champion’s team did not delve much into the technicalities of the rumors. Rather, they decided to respond bluntly to the questions of the rumored deal and neither accept nor deny the claims. Verstappen’s management team responded that the rumors were rather nice to hear.
That’s nice.
Max Verstappen’s management told GPblog
Verstappen has continued to focus on his performances and continue to score race wins. The 27-year-old has showcased loyalty to Red Bull on multiple occasions and is highly likely to honor the contract. As a result, the world champion will aim to extend his legacy in the pinnacle of motorsport regardless of the incessant rumors.
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