Aston Martin are attempting to sign Max Verstappen from Red Bull in a deal worth around £1billion – by far the most lucrative in Formula 1 history. But former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has explained why the Dutchman will have no interest in joining the British team any time soon.

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.

Linked to Aston Martin in a £1b deal, Max Verstappen's team didn't deny the reported swoop for his services with a simple "that's nice."

Representatives of Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen have issued a blunt response to speculation alleging Aston Martin is making a

Aston Martin were swift to firmly deny the claim that Lawrence Stroll is planning a £1billion contract offer for Max Verstappen, but the response from the Dutchman's camp was more cryptic

Stunning reports out of England has linked four-time driver’s champion Max Verstappen to a blockbuster move to Aston Martin for what would be the biggest contract in sporting history.

Lawrence Stroll wants to turn Aston Martin into regular F1 title challengers and wants to add Max Verstappen to their ranks after already poaching Adrian Newey from Red Bull

Max Verstappen's camp have issued a brief response to claims that Aston Martin are prepared to offer the Red Bull driver a contract worth £1billion

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 may be a four-time F1 world champion but, according to Jacques Villeneuve, if he leaves, people will get over it.