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Drivers back Verstappen promotion
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Formula 1 drivers have backed Toro Rosso's decision to promote Max Verstappen to a race seat for the 2015 season, despite the Dutch driver yet to turn 17.
Verstappen was announced as Jean-Eric Vergne's replacement at the team and some of his 2015 rivals believe that the news is positive for the sport.
"He’s a very quick driver," said Williams's Felipe Massa. "He shows talent in a go-kart, in Formula 3, winning many races; I think he’s second in the championship. It’s his opportunity.
"First of all, I think it’s great that teams are still interested in the talent of the driver and not the money and I think that’s really positive, it’s...
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