Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Verstappen Hints at Switching to No.3 for 2026 Season
Max Verstappen, a four-time Formula One champion, has hinted that he might change his driver number to No.3 for the 2026 season.
This comes after Lando Norris won the 2025 championship and will take the 'No.1' spot.
Verstappen mentioned that No.3 has always been his favorite number besides No.1.
Norris accumulated 423 points over the season, just two points ahead of Verstappen's 421 points.
Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz helped Williams finish fifth in the championship, while Lewis Hamilton had his first season without a podium finish with Ferrari.
Verstappen also jokingly mentioned that 69 is a beautiful number, but it often causes confusion in interviews.
Max Verstappen hinted at switching to the No.3 driver number for the 2026 season.
Lando Norris secured the 'No.1' honour after winning the 2025 championship with 423 points.
Verstappen mentioned that No.3 has always been his favorite number besides No.1.
Carlos Sainz helped Williams finish fifth in the championship with two podium finishes.
Lewis Hamilton had his first season without a podium finish with Ferrari.
- Who
- Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, Lewis Hamilton
- What
- Max Verstappen hinted at switching to the No.3 driver number for the 2026 season
- When
- December 18, 2025
- Where
- Netherlands
- Why
- Lando Norris secured the 'No.1' honour following his maiden title, prompting Verstappen to consider switching to No.3
- Max Verstappen
- Four-time Formula One champion
- Lando Norris
- 2025 Formula One champion
- Verstappen's Preferred Number
- No.3
- Norris's Points
- 423 points
- Verstappen's Points
- 421 points
- Carlos Sainz
- Finished fifth in the championship with Williams
- Lewis Hamilton
- First season without a podium finish with Ferrari