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Ferrari and Mercedes are also thought to be interested in Newey’s services, though the Silver Arrows are deemed less likely to prise him away from Red Bull.

But Aston Martin as a global brand and with a lifelong ambassadorial role in place for Verstappen, are confident that he will seriously consider them as an option this season if the decision is to leave Red Bull.

However, if Verstappen goes into next year at Red Bull then those in the paddock are of the opinion that he will have accepted the current regime and has ‘accepted the new balance of power’ with Horner at the helm.