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Max Verstappen exit talk played down by Red Bull boss, will be 'happier' in fast F1 car

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Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has played down suggestions his star driver Max Verstappen could walk away from F1.

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has played down suggestions his star driver Max Verstappen could walk away from F1.

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