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# F1 podcast: Is Verstappen switching to Aston inevitable?
- URL: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1-podcast-max-verstappen-aston-martin-switch/
- Published: 2025-01-27T11:02:32.000Z
- Updated: 2025-01-27T15:06:53.000Z
- Description: Amid the talk of Max Verstappen heading to Aston Martin in 2026, we address the rumours in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast
- Author: The Race Team
- Tags: Formula 1, #fernando-alonso, #max-verstappen, #aston-martin, #red-bull, #hide-countdown

Amid the talk of Max Verstappen heading to Aston Martin in 2026, we address the rumours in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. 

In a follow-up recording to the live shows we staged in London and Birmingham earlier, we tackle some of the vast number of questions we received from the audience - including one about the reigning world champion’s future. 

We also discuss other aspects of Aston Martin’s rise, including the influence of Adrian Newey and Andy Cowell over driver decisions and Lance Stroll’s future. 

Other topics include how Lewis Hamilton will handle Ferrari politics, why Red Bull eschewed Carlos Sainz and whether Andrea Stella could have had the same impact on Alpine as he has on McLaren

We also ask how clearcut the decision was for Gabriel Bortoleto to sign for Sauber, what qualifies as success for Audi, the reasons for the expected increased field spread under the new regulations next year and much more.

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