Verstappen reveals 'pro ambitions' in sport outside of racing

Updated: 12:28, 08 Jan
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Max Verstappen has a stunning answer to which sport he would have turned professional in, other than racing.
"Hot dog eating competition."
- Max Verstappen
Verstappen won four Formula 1 world titles, and just missed out on a fifth at the Abu Dhabi season finale, finishing just two points behind Lando Norris in the standings.
During the latest Twitch stream by Team Redline, the Dutchmanwas asked which other sport he would have gone pro in, if a career in motorsports were not possible.
Verstappen jokingly answered: "Hot dog eating competition."
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Verstappen's winter break

The four-time world champion is now back home after his winter break trip to Brazil.
His girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, frequently shared images of their holiday, including photos of Verstappen showing the sea to his daughter, Lily.
The Dutchman also tested his skills in another sport, namely, volleyball. A video also shows Verstappen scoring a point.
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