Steiner: I don't think Verstappen is being offered a billion

      Gunter Steiner commented on reports in the British press that in Aston Martin offer Max Verstappen a contract for one billion pounds. According to the former head of the Haas team, Max could get a very generous offer, but such an amount is not true. Gunter Steiner: "A billion is a big figure. He should accept it, even if he finishes last. Obviously, not all teams can afford to sign Max, but Aston Martin can. But a billion? I think that's an inflated figure, but I'm sure Aston Martin are willing to pay a decent amount for Max. Maybe Verstappen will move to them in 2027. I do not think that Fernando will leave earlier, and I do not think that they will replace Lance Stroll". Answering the question, why Lawrence Stroll continues to keep his son Lance in the team, although he is noticeably inferior to the partner Fernando Alonso, Steiner said: "It is absolutely certain that Lawrence is not a fool. You can call him whatever you want, but not like that. It's simple - his shirt is closer to his body."