Aston Martin have denied that they are preparing a £1 billion deal to sign four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen. Crash.net understands that a report by the Daily Mail, which suggested Aston Martin are upping their efforts to sign Red Bull's Verstappen, is wide of the mark.

Speculation about a Max Verstappen switch to Aston Martin has circulated ever since Adrian Newey signed with the Silverstone

Lawrence Stroll wants to turn Aston Martin into regular F1 title challengers and wants to add Max Verstappen to their ranks after already poaching Adrian Newey from Red Bull

Aston Martin are said to be so confident of luring Max Verstappen away from Red Bull that they are telling potential sponsors the Dutchman is joining.