Max Verstappen is Fernando Alonso’s heir at Aston Martin according to Juan Pablo Montoya. Aston Martin will soon need a line-up change, according to Juan Pablo Montoya,.

A Stellar Aston Martin
Today, Aston Martin appears as one of the teams that could most intimidate the top teams in the next few years, especially with the new structure that Lawrence Stroll has set up for 2025. The Silverstone-based team could achieve even better results, particularly with the arrival of legendary designer Adrian Newey, though this alone might not be enough.

The Driver Situation
Beyond creating a “PSG risk,” as 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg pointed out, Aston Martin also needs another evolution, this time focused on its driver lineup. Juan Pablo Montoya, winner of 7 F1 Grand Prix races, weighed in on the driver question. According to the Colombian, no one can doubt the abilities of another world champion like Fernando Alonso, though Fernando Alonso has now reached the age of 43.

Fernando Alonso Is Indisputable, But…
For this reason, the Spaniard can’t be considered a long-term option. “The missing ingredient for Aston Martin is to find the right driver who can do the job,” Juan Pablo Montoya told Gambling Zone. “Fernando is incredible, but how long can he last? I don’t think Lance Stroll is going anywhere.”

Who Should Aston Martin Focus On?
So, what could the solution be, according to Montoya? After Aston Martin’s significant investments and recent rumors about Max Verstappen’s future, Juan Pablo Montoya believes the Dutch driver would be the ideal choice for the upcoming seasons. “Alonso isn’t a long-term option. When they make this decision, they’ll say, ‘We have Honda, we have Newey, why not go for Max?’ This would mean offering Max a deal similar to Adrian Newey’s, but with a better contract. It’s a long-term project with one of the best drivers in the world, if not the best. He’ll do well, earn more money, and the company’s value will increase even further.”