Reigning champion Max Verstappen says he has not held talks with Aston Martin about a blockbuster move from Red Bull, saying the first he heard of the story was through the media.

Both Max Verstappen and Red Bull team boss Christian Horner have dismissed rumours that Aston Martin had targeted four-time World Champion Verstappen – who holds a deal to race for Red Bull through 2028 – with a £1 Billion package.