A former Formula 1 champion has issued a scathing claim on Max Verstappen as he leapt to the defence of rival Lewis Hamilton . The Red Bull star's supremacy in F1 has stretched for four seasons now, with the Dutchman claiming consecutive drivers' titles since his maiden win in 2021.

Max Verstappen is now a four-time Formula 1 champion, the first of which came controversially in 2021 after overtaking rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Let’s charge through the day’s main F1 headlines at the speed of light… F1 news: Max Verstappen, Aston Martin rumours and more Max Verstappen camp reacts to Aston Martin rum

Aston Martin’s interest in Max Verstappen is no secret. The Daily Mail revealed last week that potential sponsors were informed of Verstappen’s move to the team. No timeline was specified, but speculation points to 2026 as a likely entry year.

Rumours of a purported 1 billion dollar move by Aston Martin for Max Verstappen have been denied by the team itself, but would the four-time world champion even entertain such an offer?