Lawrence Stroll, a wealthy businessman, has been heavily investing in Aston Martin, but the anticipated sporting successes are yet to materialize. However, former racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes it won’t be long before the Canadian billionaire begins to see a return on his investments. The question remains whether a top driver like Max Verstappen could be enticed to join Aston Martin.
At present, Aston Martin relies on Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. The Spanish veteran was responsible for the majority of the points in 2024, although he frequently expressed dissatisfaction with the car’s performance. His teammate, who is also the son of the boss, seemed disinterested. Experts began to question whether Stroll even wants to continue racing in Formula 1. Former driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes that Aston Martin would benefit from a changed line-up in the future.
“I don’t think Lance (Stroll) is as bad as people say,” Montoya told Instant Casino. “He has certainly improved, but I’m not sure what else he needs to succeed.” The Colombian expects Aston Martin to have a competitive car by 2027. Given Fernando Alonso’s current age, he doubts whether the two-time world champion will still be available, let alone fit enough to compete for the title.
A Possible Transfer for Verstappen?
“I wonder if Alonso will still be able to benefit from Adrian Newey’s involvement,” he said. “If all goes well, I think Aston Martin could start winning races by 2027 or 2028, not earlier. By that time, Alonso will be 47 or 48 years old. Who will then take over for the team? Stroll might not even want to race anymore in three years.” Should both Aston Martin drivers leave in the near future, Montoya does not rule out the possibility of Max Verstappen being recruited to the team.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if Max Verstappen moves to Aston Martin,” he concluded. “Honda and Adrian Newey would also be very pleased if Verstappen were to drive their car again.” The Dutch champion won all his titles in cars designed by Newey. Furthermore, Red Bull has been using a Honda powertrain for many years. However, from 2026 onwards, the Japanese automotive giant will supply exclusively to Aston Martin.
