Verstappen has long been linked with a move to Aston Martin. The 27-year-old holds a contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028 though there are suggestions break clauses exist should the squad fail to meet certain performance metrics – thought to be a prolonged period outside of the top three in the championship.

As Red Bull’s once-unshakable dominance in Formula 1 begins to shake, speculation about Max Verstappen’s next move is gaining momentum — and Sky Sport’s Ted Kravitz believes Aston Martin, not Mercedes, could be the Dutchman’s next decision.