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Verstappen says retirement was closer than joining rival F1 team

First reported 1 month, 2 weeks ago · latest 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Max Verstappen revealed he was closer to retiring from Formula 1 than switching teams, after signing a new Red Bull deal through 2030. He said he will live with the sport's unpopular power unit rules, having considered leaving entirely.

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RaceFans leads on Verstappen's acceptance of F1's power unit rules, while ESPN F1 and F1i emphasize his retirement proximity over team change. Crash.net and The Race social post focus on the retirement admission. No official FIA document is present.

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Verstappen says retirement was closer than joining rival F1 team

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Verstappen says retirement was closer than joining rival F1 team

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[The Race] Verstappen admits he was closer to retiring than switching teams