Max Verstappen<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe Monegasque driver is on course for his second winless campaign in three years.<\/p>\n
Ferrari have underdelivered with their 2025 F1 car, leading to speculation around Leclerc\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
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Aston Martin interest<\/p>\n
Journalist Leo Turrini has claimed Aston Martin have \u201crepeatedly contacted\u201d Leclerc\u2019s manager, Nicolas Todt.<\/p>\n
Leclerc has insisted he plans to remain loyal to Ferrari. However, if Ferrari fail to deliver a competitive car next year, when the new regulations come into play, he might need to assess his options to have a shot at the title during his peak years.<\/p>\n
Writing in his column, Turrini said: \u201cIt comes as no surprise that Nicolas Todt has been repeatedly contacted by Aston Martin executives in recent times. And a good agent has a duty, not just a right, to evaluate every option in the interests of his client.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter all, Aston Martin (Stroll Sr. is trying to sell the brand for production cars but seems unwilling to give up the team, which Christian Horner has been considering together with powerful investment funds), after all, as I was saying,<\/p>\n
\u201cAston Martin will have Newey\u2019s car and Honda\u2019s engine from 2026, and again in 2027, because we are talking about that deadline, Fernando Alonso will be closer to fifty than forty.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAll this to say that we need to carefully observe the movements (behind the scenes) of those who represent the top drivers. At present, we are in the phase that was once called \u2018surplace\u2019 in track cycling.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone is standing still on their pedals, but in reality, they are ready to sprint. Precisely for 2027. At the centre of the domino effect is Max Verstappen. What will the almost former world champion do?<\/p>\n
\u201cI have just written about Leclerc and the appetites he arouses. If the Rossa doesn\u2019t work out in 2026, who would bet on Charles staying at Maranello?\u201d<\/p>\n
Verstappen will remain a key player in the driver market, particularly if Red Bull underdeliver next year.<\/p>\n
Verstappen was heavily linked with Mercedes before committing to Red Bull ahead of this year’s Hungarian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
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The Dutchman was also rumoured to be on Aston Martin’s shortlist, potentially opening the door for a reunion with Adrian Newey.<\/p>\n
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