Verstappen was 'closer to retiring' than joining Red Bull rival

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⚽ Football News · Sky Sports · Aug 20, 2026

Max Verstappen said he came closer to retiring from Formula 1 than joining a rival team as he explained his reasons for extending his Red Bull contract.

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