F1 News: Wheatley CLAIMS He CAN Sign Verstappen! 😳

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Welcome back to F1 Grandstand for your daily F1 news, Formula 1 updates and the biggest stories from the paddock. Tony Craig has the latest Formula 1 News.🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 Tonight’s headline is one of the boldest claims of the season so far. Jonathan Wheatley says he is in a unique position to sign Max Verstappen. That is a massive statement. Because while everybody in Formula 1 would love to have Max Verstappen, very few people can seriously claim they could actually make it happen. In this video, we break down why Wheatley thinks Aston Martin could be a real option, what his relationship with Max, Jos Verstappen and Raymond Vermeulen could mean, and the huge reasons why Verstappen still might never agree to it. We also get into more Aston Martin drama, with fresh reports that the FIA will not move early to help Honda and Aston Martin, despite Adrian Newey pushing hard over the scale of the team’s power unit problems. There is also fresh hope that Honda could still bring a serious step forward for the Japanese Grand Prix. Elsewhere, Esteban Ocon has criticised the new style of racing and called it difficult to describe as fair, but with Ollie Bearman delivering again in the Haas, that argument looks pretty weak. We also cover another troubling issue for Williams, with Alex Albon revealing the car is now suffering from three-wheeling, adding to a growing list of major problems for James Vowles and the team. There is some positivity too, as Mario Andretti sets bold top 10 ambitions for Cadillac, while Valtteri Bottas explains why the unexpected April break could be a major help in getting the team moving forward. And finally, we look at the stunning new Racing Bulls Japanese Grand Prix livery, which has had F1 fans calling for it to become permanent. If you want daily F1 news, Formula 1 analysis, team politics, driver drama and honest reaction, subscribe now to F1 Grandstand. Chapters 00:00 Wheatley claims he can sign Verstappen 02:02 Why Aston Martin want Max 03:38 Why Max still may say no 07:23 Can Wheatley really get the deal done? 14:29 FIA will not help Aston Martin early 19:09 Honda upgrade hope for Japan 28:22 Ocon says F1 racing is not fair 34:24 Another major Williams problem 43:23 Cadillac target top 10 progress 48:13 Racing Bulls Japan livery reaction #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #MaxVerstappen #AstonMartin #f1grandstand 📧 CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📧 WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📱SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: WEBSITE: https://www.f1grandstand.com FACEBOOK: / F1GrandstandHub X: https://x.com/F1Grandstand_ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/_f1grandstand_/ DISCORD LINK : https://discord.gg/PKGWS2axP5 DISCLAIMER: This video is an independent, unofficial production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Formula 1, the FIA Formula One World Championship, or any related entities. F1, Formula One and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V. All content used is for commentary, criticism, news reporting and fan discussion purposes under applicable fair use/fair dealing principles. Any images, clips or references are used in a transformative manner to provide analysis and do not substitute for the original works. All rights to original materials remain with their respective owners.