Verstappen would ‘absolutely’ use #1 if he wins F1 world title

Max Verstappen says he would “absolutely” take the opportunity to use #1 on his car if he were to win a Formula 1 world championship.

Verstappen heads into this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix leading Lewis Hamilton by 19 points in the drivers’ championship with four races remaining in the season.

The Red Bull driver has scored back-to-back wins in the United States and Mexico to grow his lead, and has a chance to add to his haul in the sprint race on Saturday that offers three points to the winner.

Since the introduction of permanent numbers to F1 in 2014, #1 has been reserved for the use of the world champion should they wish to do so.

2014 was the last year that #1 was used following Sebastian Vettel’s title win in 2013. Hamilton has always opted to retain his #44, while the only other world champion since then, Nico Rosberg, retired upon winning the title.

Source: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/verstappen-would-absolutely-use-1-if-he-wins-f1-world-title/6770667/