Overview

• Team principal Andy Cowell said links to Max Verstappen reflect a perception that Aston Martin is taking the right steps to contend.
• He pointed to Lawrence Stroll’s spending, Adrian Newey’s arrival and the forthcoming Honda power-unit partnership as pillars of the project.
• Verstappen has stated he will remain with Red Bull for 2026, easing near‑term driver‑market intrigue around his future.
• Reports of a supposed one‑billion offer were played down, though Fernando Alonso called the association of Verstappen’s name with the team flattering.
• Aston Martin retains Alonso and Lance Stroll through at least the end of 2026, and Cowell emphasized building a car that top drivers will want to race.