Verstappen again questions his F1 future and says this season could be his last

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Verstappen again questions his F1 future and says this season could be his last
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Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has not ruled out retiring at the end of the Formula 1 season, saying he is trying “very hard” to enjoy racing under the new changes.

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