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'I was Max Verstappen's ally at Red Bull – I think he's going to retire this year'

Max Verstappen could retire from Formula 1 at the end of this season if former Red Bull Racing mechanic Calum Nicholas is to be believed, as he made a bold prediction on the Dutch-Belgian's future

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