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Verstappen 'the world champion' would 'absolutely' switch to #1
Max Verstappen says he wouldn't have any second thoughts about relinquishing his signature #33 race number and sticking a #1 on his Red Bull car next season if he conquered the title this year. Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are set to resume their title battle this weekend at Interlagos in Brazil where Red Bull's recent run of form bodes well for the prospects of its star driver. But it's still all to play for in the championship fight between the Dutchman and his Mercedes rival, with 19 points separating the two drivers with four races to go. In 2015, drivers were assigned a specific race number by Formula 1 based on their preference, with Verstappen opting for #33. The change has meant...
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