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the 'silly season', the term F1 uses to refer to market rumours, has started early in 2025. In fact, it has started two years early, as the 'Daily Mail' reported on Thursday that Aston Martin intends to sign Max Verstappen in the medium term, suggesting that he will be Fernando Alonso's replacement when he finishes his contract at the end of 2026.
A spokesman for the Silverstone-based team categorically rejected such an option, with a classic expression that is best not repeated. They make it clear that it is not a rumor with a solid basis, but quite the opposite, although it has been repeated since last summer in various media.
Asked by MARCA last December about the possibility of going to Aston Martin or working alongside Fernando Alonso or Carlos Sainz, the Dutchman said: "You never know what might happen in the future".
From the driver's side, 'GP Blog' reportedly managed to speak to Verstappen's manager, Raymond Vermeulen, and his response was, "so what," without giving any further explanation.
Max Verstappen's main option, whose current contract expires in 2028 with Red Bull, is none other than Mercedes, who have placed Kimi Antonelli this year as a bridge in case the Dutchman accepts the offer that Toto Wolff has made publicly on many occasions throughout 2024. But it will all depend on how this year goes and the performance expectations for 2026 with the change of regulations.