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Max Verstappen wants to take Daniel Ricciardo’s old F1 race number
Max Verstappen is considering changing his F1 race number, provided he is allowed to do so. He has been sporting the #1 since the start of the 2022 season due to his previous world championship wins, but he may switch back to his number of choice, 33, for the 2026 season if his chances of winning this year’s title diminish. F1 drivers have been able to choose a personal number since 2014, and Verstappen had picked 33 originally. However, he now expresses interest in changing to the #3, most recently used by former teammate Daniel Ricciardo. Verstappen would need special permission from the FIA to make this switch. The possible change in driver numbers was discussed at the latest F1 Commission meeting following a request from Red Bull.
