“My favorite number has always been 3, apart from #1,” Verstappen said in an interview with Viaplay. “We can now swap, so it’ll be #3. #33 was always fine, but I just like one 3 better than two. I always said it represented double luck, but I’ve already had my luck in Formula 1.”

Since 2014, F1 drivers have been allowed to pick a race number to use throughout their careers. Verstappen chose the No. 33 when he made his F1 debut in 2015, but used the No. 1 between 2022 and 2025 after winning four F1 titles in a row. The No. 1 is reserved for the reigning champion, with Lando Norris able to use the number next year.

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Toto Wolff has taken his first look at the Mercedes challenger on its way, while Max Verstappen has confirmed a number change after his status as defending World Champion was brought to an end by Lando Norris. All this and more, so let’s get to it.