Over the winter break, a report suggested that Aston Martin was attempting to lure Max Verstappen away from Red Bull by offering him a billion dollar driver contract. Max Verstapp

Christian Horner required all of his 20 years of experience and know-how to navigate what was undoubtedly the most turbulent period of his entire career in 2024, emerging on the other side to at least celebrate a fourth Drivers' Championship for Max Verstappen.

Max has a very open relationship with the team, and, of course, you discuss things openly, as in any form of partnership.”