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?

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.

Max Verstappen has made his feelings clear on his future in F1 amid reports that Aston Martin could try to sign the Red Bull driver.

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

Max Verstappen’s team offered a coy response when asked about the Formula 1 champion’s links to Aston Martin. Verstappen has been indomitable at Red Bull, winning the last four driver’s titles, yet he has been linked with a stunning £1bn move to Aston Martin.

Let’s charge through the day’s main F1 headlines at the speed of light… F1 news: Max Verstappen, Aston Martin rumours and more Max Verstappen camp reacts to Aston Martin rum

More rumours around Aston Martin, pictures of Max Verstappen luxurious yacht, and three teams to have a filming day on the same day in Bahrain! GPblog brings you the best news of the day from the world of Formula One,