Helmut Marko claims Aston Martin used Max Verstappen’s interest in their GT3 car to “lure” him, but says it’s “only logical” that rival teams would want to sign the reigning World Champion. Having spent much of last year batting away rumours that he could be off to Mercedes,

Last week prior to the F1 75 Live event, Max Verstappen was questioned regarding the rumours surrounding a possible deal with Aston Martin. The Dutchman confirmed that there had been contact, but not with respects to a move to the British F1 team.