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Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo

The crucial role Daniel Ricciardo played in major Max Verstappen change

Daniel Ricciardo had to approve a recent change made by Max Verstappen after he lost the 2025 F1 title. Since 2022, Verstappen has competed as the 'number 1' driver on the grid, undefeated for the title in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

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Daniel Ricciardo clears Max Verstappen for No. 3 switch

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Has Max Verstappen received Daniel Ricciardo’s blessing in iconic change request?

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Ricciardo’s classy act for Verstappen as surprise Red Bull change announced

Max Verstappen will enter the 2026 championship bearing the No. 3 after Daniel Ricciardo agreed to relinquish his right to the number.

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Verstappen’s switch to the number 3 marks the end of his dominance era

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Max Verstappen Announces New F1 Number for Next Season

Report: Verstappen to use No. 3 after Ricciardo approval

Max Verstappen will race with the No. 3 formerly belonging to Daniel Ricciardo in 2026, a deviation from his old career racing number of 33.

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Max Verstappen 'didn't agree with' Red Bull decision as 'philosophical' choice looms – round-up

Max Verstappen has doubled down on his disgruntlement over Liam Lawson’s swift demotion, while elsewhere in the headlines, Red Bull has been told it faces a “philosophical decision” over its second car. All this and more, so let’s get to it…