Max Verstappen is rumoured to be a target for Aston Martin after Adrian Newey is signed, but team manager Mike Krack insists the “door is always open” for Verstappen.
Newey took the stage on Tuesday to be introduced as Aston Martin’s 2025 head of technical affairs.
There is already a lot of talk about Lawrence Stroll trying to acquire the three-time world champion Verstappen because of Newey’s connections to the Red Bull driver and Aston Martin’s partnership with Honda starting in 2026.
Krack was asked about the possibility of signing Verstappen during his remarks on Thursday at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen has an open-door policy for everything, he declared.
Given that Fernando Alonso is committed until the end of 2026, it seems unlikely that Aston Martin will be able to recruit Verstappen until 2027.
Given that Lawrence, Lance Stroll’s father, controls the team, his future is certain.
Krack believes that Newey’s signing will have an instant effect.
He clarified, “It will have an impact on everyone, starting with the staff.” “First and foremost, Adrian Newey’s appointment is evidence of the project’s legitimacy.
“That Lawrence’s entire vision consists of both words and deeds. that as a team, we can take confidence. Unlike in the past, underdogs are no longer in this. This squad ought to have faith in its ability to succeed.
“Your current partner approach is quite different. Likewise with race car drivers. It, in my opinion, opens up a lot of possibilities.
“We will be more attractive in every way, just by signing,” he continued. Because of the enhanced credibility, which demonstrates that this initiative can truly accomplish its goals, and because, if I were a student, I would say, “I can probably learn the most there, so let’s try to get there,” upon seeing this signing. Therefore, I believe that effect will occur.