Aston Martin’s Newey: Will Max Verstappen Join Him?

Lawrence Stroll dreams big; he wants to win the Formula 1 championship.

To make this dream come true, he needs top-notch people both in the factory and behind the wheel. Andy Cowell, Enrico Cardile, Dan Fallows, and now Adrian Newey are all experts in their fields. But what about Max Verstappen?

Red Bull Racing has its issues, and with Max’s contract running until 2028, some think he might leave early. There are clauses that could allow him to do so. If Max wants a new team for 2026, his choices are limited.

Ferrari is set with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. McLaren has Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Mercedes seems like the best fit if Max leaves Red Bull. Toto Wolff has already tried to get Max this year, even talking with his team. Fans might wonder if Mercedes will be the strongest in 2026 when new rules come into play.

If Max leaves Red Bull, Mercedes could have an opening. George Russell‘s contract ends after 2025, and Wolff hasn’t confirmed he’ll stay. The idea of having Verstappen on board is tempting for Mercedes.

Aston Martin Need to Make Room for Verstappen

Aston Martin has Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll signed for 2026. But for Aston Martin to win titles, Lance might not be enough. They need the best driver and technical team money can buy.

Verstappen is watching Aston Martin closely next season. However, don’t expect miracles; their 2025 car will just be an upgrade of this year’s model, focusing more on the car for the following year. It’s too soon for Max to commit to Aston Martin given Red Bull’s current state and Mercedes’ potential.

Rumors about serious talks between Verstappen’s team and Aston Martin should be taken with a grain of salt .

What do you think? Would Max leaving Red Bull shake things up?