Franco Colapinto's manager says it "didn't work out" with Red Bull, who were interested in signing him as Max Verstappen's F1 2025 team-mate.

Franco Colapinto has recently signed with Alpine, where he hopes to return to F1 as a full-time driver at some point of the season. Still, it could have turned out differently, as Red Bull were also interested in the Argentinian driver.

Max Verstappen has made his feelings clear on his future in F1 amid reports that Aston Martin could try to sign the Red Bull driver.

Max Verstappen’s team offered a coy response when asked about the Formula 1 champion’s links to Aston Martin. Verstappen has been indomitable at Red Bull, winning the last four driver’s titles, yet he has been linked with a stunning £1bn move to Aston Martin.

Aston Martin have made a bombshell claim to their sponsors suggesting that Max Verstappen 'will join' the team, according to reports. The four-time world champion is currently under contract with the Red Bull outfit until 2028,