F1’s youngest ever driver Max Verstappen is expecting controversy about his age and experience to continue for now. At just over 17 years of age, the young Dutchman raised eyebrows ...
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Toro Rosso confirms Sainz for 2015
Toro Rosso late on Friday confirmed reports Carlos Sainz jr will complete the Red Bull-owned junior team’s 2015 driver lineup. The 20-year-old Spaniard and new Formula Renault 3.5 champion will ...
Read More »Vergne announces Toro Rosso exit
Jean-Eric Vergne has announced his departure from Toro Rosso. On Twitter, the Red Bull-owned junior team’s driver for the past three seasons said: “Despite a good season and 22 points, ...
Read More »Verstappen with Vergne ‘makes sense’ for 2015 – Tost
Jean-Eric Vergne is now a hot contender to keep his seat at Toro Rosso next year. The Red Bull-owned team earlier announced the Frenchman’s impending departure, to make room for ...
Read More »F1 ‘too easy’ as teen Verstappen makes debut
F1’s governing body has cleared the way for Max Verstappen to make history this week at Suzuka. Under existing rules, a hopeful rookie can qualify for the mandatory ‘super license’ ...
Read More »Verstappen was ‘prepared’ for F1 debut criticism
Max Verstappen says he was “prepared” for the waves of criticism about his formula one debut in 2015. News that the 16-year-old Dutchman will make history as the sport’s youngest ...
Read More »Verstappen plays down 2015 Toro Rosso seat reports
Max Verstappen’s father has played down reports his son will make his formula one debut as a seventeen-year-old next March. De Telegraaf newspaper claims the young Dutchman, newly signed up ...
Read More »Rookie Kvyat hits back at F1 ‘wimps’ criticism
Daniil Kvyat, the youngest rookie in formula one, has hit back at suggestions formula one drivers lack the hero status of the sport’s past stars. Amid the sport’s struggle to ...
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