– Formula 1 drivers have been given the opportunity to pick permanent numbers this year, which will be used for the rest of their careers. But what were the reasons behind their choices? GPUpdate.net reveals all... Sebastian Vettel Number 1 for 2014 Number 5 for career As the reigning World Champion, Vettel is the only driver permitted to use number 1 for the 2014 season. He used his permanent number, five, in karting in 2001 and won his first Formula 1 world title with it in 2010. Daniel Ricciardo Number 3 This was Ricciardo's first ever number in karting. He was also a fan of NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt growing up. Lewis Hamilton Number 44 Hamilton used this number during the...
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