Verstappen first teenager in Formula 1, “Boys Dream ‘- AD.nl

By André Venema
19-8-14 – 07:26 Max Verstappen. © anp.

Max Verstappen is the youngest driver ever in Formula 1, the only 16-year-old son of former rider Jos Verstappen debuts next season in the premier class of motorsport. It is the first time that an underage driver will travel. In Formula 1

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“A dream come true,” said Verstappen junior last night. “Ever since my seventh is reaching the pinnacle been my goal. So now that has been accomplished, I’m really thrilled. “

Verstappen is a lot of people grateful for his promotion to Formula 1 ‘First, of course, my father, Jos, all those years day and night for me has been ready. ” Father Jos Verstappen, is still the most successful Dutch Formula 1 driver ever, is just as happy. “Here we have been working for 10 years,” says senior Verstappen. “Here we have been working towards all these years.”

The midfielder admits to his son, who was shot like a rocket to the top. Super proud This season he made the transition from karts to Formula 3 Euro Series, where he immediately emerged as a top rider. ‘Max has something special, “says father Verstappen. At his first race as a 7 year old boy in Emmen, father recognized the talents of his son.

Toro Rosso
Limburger will drive for Toro Rosso the training team of Red Bull racing team. The Austrian energy drink manufacturer, which puts a lot of money in racing, loves a challenge and promised still so young Verstappen guaranteed seat for the season 2015-16.

This Verstappen pulled the team over the line, because other top teams in Formula 1 – such as Mercedes, Lotus and Ferrari – competed for the hand of the flashy talented teenager. “There were more teams in conversation,” says father Verstappen. “Max had to drive. Another team in Formula 1 next year

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Red Bull gave the Limburg family the best feeling. “Helmut Marko Red Bull is mad Max ‘, says Verstappen senior. “He said to me, something I’ve never seen. Max can handle it, he will be properly supervised. ”

This confirms Marko. “Everyone recognizes the exceptional talent of Max. He is one of the few who immediately won the last 15 years from karts to Formula 3 races. At the Norisring he was under wet conditions 2 seconds faster than the rest. That is so special, you do not have to talk so long. Then you can get in F1 ‘

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