Verstappen chooses 33 as car number

Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will use #33 as his race number in Formula 1.

Verstappen, 17, will become the youngest driver in Formula 1 history when he debuts with Red Bull junior team Toro Rosso next season.

Having made his practice and test outings with a temporary number, he revealed his permanent choice via Twitter on Friday afternoon.

Verstappen's team-mate, Carlos Sainz Jr., has already chosen #55 as his number