Rumours of a purported 1 billion dollar move by Aston Martin for Max Verstappen have been denied by the team itself, but would the four-time world champion even entertain such an offer?

Linked to Aston Martin in a £1b deal, Max Verstappen's team didn't deny the reported swoop for his services with a simple "that's nice."

Rumours of a purported 1 billion dollar move by Aston Martin for Max Verstappen have been denied by the team itself, but would the four-time world champion even entertain such an offer?

Aston Martin are attempting to sign Max Verstappen from Red Bull in a deal worth around £1billion – by far the most lucrative in Formula 1 history. But former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has explained why the Dutchman will have no interest in joining the British team any time soon.

Aston Martin is not attempting to woo sponsors by using Max Verstappen's name as a lure, a spokesperson has clarified.

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.

Reports of an astronomical offer from Aston Martin for Max Verstappen were immediately denied by the team. But what is the background, why is Red Bull not too concerned yet and is Verstappen in a luxury position?