{"id":415599,"date":"2026-01-17T15:46:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T15:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/415599\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T15:46:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T15:46:14","slug":"max-verstappen-spills-on-what-helped-him-get-daniel-ricciardos-no-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/415599\/","title":{"rendered":"Max Verstappen spills on what helped him get Daniel Ricciardo\u2019s No. 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Max Verstappen<\/a> has lifted the lid on what it took to secure the No. 3 from Daniel Ricciardo<\/a>.\u201cA few drinks together\u2026\u201d- Max VerstappenThe Red Bull Racing<\/a> driver, who recently confirmed he will race with the No. 3 in the 2026 campaign, revealed during his media session at the team\u2019s livery launch, attended by GPblog, that a light-hearted exchange helped him acquire the number made famous by his former teammate.<\/p>\n

\u201cA few drinks together, yeah, that always helps,\u201d The Dutch driver said in a light-hearted response to CBS News.<\/p>\n

Verstappen had to change his race number after the number 1 went to the 2025 Drivers\u2019 Championship, Lando Norris. The 28-year-old, who dominated the sport with four consecutive titles between 2021 and 2024, had previously teased alternatives, including the number 69. Ultimately, he opted for No. 3, taking over the number long associated with Ricciardo.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Red Bull Content Pool<\/p>\n

Verstappen explains reason for choosing No.3<\/p>\n

In a recent interview with Viaplay, Verstappen explained that No. 3 has always been his personal favourite. He also reflected on the No. 33 he used before claiming his maiden world title, explaining why a single \u20183\u2019 feels more fitting.<\/p>\n

“It won’t be number 33. My favourite number has always been three, apart from number one. We can now swap, so it’ll be number 3. Number 33 was always fine, but I just like one 3 better than two. I always said it represented double luck, but I’ve already had my luck in Formula 1<\/a>.”Verstappen\u2019s choice of No. 3 sees him follow in the footsteps of several greats who have graced Formula 1, including Michael Schumacher,<\/a> Lewis Hamilton, and Fernando Alonso.Catch up with GPBlog\u2019s latest Paddock Update<\/p>\n

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