Max Verstappen ‘offer he can’t refuse’ would be bad news for Fernando Alonso

A former F1 driver sees Max Verstappen’s future at Aston Martin, not Red Bull.

Could Max Verstappen be tempted by Aston Martin?
Could Max Verstappen be tempted by Aston Martin?

Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has predicted Max Verstappen will receive an “offer he can’t refuse” from Aston Martin.

Reigning world champion Verstappen’s future remains a hot topic which has sparked debate in the F1 paddock despite him being contracted to Red Bull until the end of 2028, and having reiterated his commitment to the team.

In January, the Daily Mail reported that Aston Martin were willing to offer Verstappen an astronomical deal worth $1 billion over the rest of his career as part of a bid to lure him away from Red Bull.

Although the report was immediately denied by Aston Martin, the team are understood to want to sign Verstappen and reunite the Dutchman with legendary designer Adrian Newey, who joined from Red Bull.

Seven-time grand prix winner Montoya reckons Verstappen leaving Red Bull for Aston Martin is an inevitable outcome.

“I think Max will get an offer he can’t refuse from Aston Martin,” Montoya told Vision4Sport.

“He might give Red Bull a chance for a year and a chance for Adrian to start figuring it out. Adrian can’t do that immediately. It’s a new whole group and everyone needs to start working together.