Max Verstappen has predictably chosen to stick with his #1 race number for the 2023 F1 season, as the reigning world champion feels it's "the most beautiful number there is". Since 2014, all F1 drivers have used a permanent race number which they were free to choose, with new drivers arriving on the grid also choosing their 'for life' number. But the status of reigning world champion grants the privilege of carrying #1 on one's car throughout the season. Verstappen did just that at the end of last year after winning the 2021 title, the Dutchman ditching his signature #33 for a red #1 emblazoned on his Red Bull. And he will retain the single digit for 2023. "Yes, I will use...
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