Guenther Steiner has told Max Verstappen to make the move to Aston Martin, because even if he “finishes last”, he’ll have a “billion” dollars.

Max Verstappen linked to Aston Martin in $1bn deal

The year began with a report in the Daily Mail that Aston Martin are wooing potential sponsors by claiming that Verstappen will join the team in the near future in a deal said to be worth $1 billion. Aston Martin “categorically denied” the story.

“A billion is a big number. Even if Max finishes last, he should go for a billion,” the former Haas team boss told GPblog.

“We have to provide him with a car with which he is able to win under his own steam,” the Red Bull motorsport advisor told F1-Insider earlier this month.