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[Saba Sports News] During the offseason, a shocking rumor circulated in the paddock that Aston Martin planned to sign Max Verstappen with a total contract worth $1 billion. Although this rumor was denied by both teams, many fans believe there’s no smoke without fire, and it is not impossible for Verstappen to leave Red Bull before his contract ends. According to reports, Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull is set to expire at the end of 2028, but there is an exit clause that allows him to leave freely if Red Bull’s competitiveness does not meet the agreed-upon standards. Meanwhile, Aston Martin’s contracts with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll both expire after the 2026 season, so if Verstappen were to join Aston Martin, it wouldn’t be surprising. Yesterday, when Verstappen addressed the rumor, he denied it but his tone wasn’t very firm. Verstappen stated that it is a significant amount of money, and when he first read the article, he was shocked. He noted that his only connection to Aston Martin is through this year’s GT3, and there’s really nothing to discuss, as nothing is currently happening.