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Verstappen says retirement was closer than joining rival F1team
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20/08/2026 at 14:2220/08/2026 at 14:28 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Max Verstappen has revealed that his Formula 1 future came perilously close to ending altogether, admitting that retirement was a more realistic possibility than switching teams before he ultimately committed himself to Red Bull until 2030. The Dutchman had been at the centre of intense speculation during the first half of the season, with Mercedes and McLaren both linked to a potential move as Red Bull struggled to match the pace of its rivals and Verstappen openly questioned whether he still wanted to be part of F1’s new era. Those doubts have now been put to bed. Red Bull...
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