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Verstappen shrugs off title talk as priorities shift

Mar.5 Max Verstappen says life beyond Formula 1 now matters more to him than adding more world championships. The four-time champion starts the 2026 season without the number 1 on his car for the first time since 2021, after losing last year's title to Lando Norris. But Verstappen insists he is relaxed about the change. 'That's life, it happens in Formula 1 and in other categories, that people are no longer champions at some point,' he told Kicker. 'It's not a problem for me and it's not like I have the exclusive rights for the first place.' Instead of the champion's number, the Red Bull driver will race with number 3 in 2026. Despite his competitive reputation, Verstappen admitted there...
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