P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kelly Piquet dismissed Max Verstappen driver change
Kelly Piquet’s reaction to Max Verstappen’s F1 number suggestion was dismissive but amusing. Verstappen lost his reigning F1 champion title to Lando Norris. This shift means Verstappen can’t use number ‘1’ in 2026, as Norris gets the privilege. Speculation arose on Verstappen’s new number – would he pick 33, 3, or go for the humorous 69? Piquet was less than thrilled at the 69 idea, showing no amusement. Verstappen shared Piquet’s disapproval in an interview, but humorously noted the need for some laughs. Despite the initial jest, Max ultimately chose a family-friendly number 3 for his future F1 races, aiming to recapture the coveted number 1 from McLaren and Norris.
