News Details
Drivers back Verstappen promotion
Red Bull/Getty Images
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...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from F1Zone.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Max Verstappen to drive for Toro Rosso in 2015
Dutchman Max Verstappen will make his Formula 1 debut in 2015 for the...
10y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Lammers says Verstappen ready for 2015 F1 debut
Max Verstappen
Former Grand Prix driver Jan Lammers believes...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Exclusive: Max Verstappen Q&A
New Toro Rosso recruit Max Verstappen spoke exclusively to Sky Sports News...
10y ago from SkySports.com
Verstappen to race for Toro Rosso in 2015
Red Bull Junior Team
Max Verstappen will race for Toro Rosso in 2015, it...
10y ago from F1Zone.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Honda test rider Takaaki Nakagami to replace Luca...
Honda test rider Takaaki Nakagami has been announced as a replacement for...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pirelli to hold first MotoGP test in Misano with test...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Watch: Motorsport takes a ride in the MotoGP safety car
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Marc Marquez stressed his Ducati is identical to...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar breaks 1 million US TV viewers for third...
The NTT IndyCar Series is nearly through the first year with its new...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
After first oval win, does Kyle Kirkwood see himself...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Christian Rasmussen "not surprised" to earn...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Video: Harrowing crash takes out Josef Newgarden,...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Malcolm Wilson appointed as FIA Deputy president for...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA approves updated bodywork rules for WRC 2027...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Amid losing streak, Hyundai accepts “consequences”...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal hold genuine interest in Real Madrid star; Los...
Arsenal are reportedly keen to snap up Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes....
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'I'd have him for sure' – Arsenal backed to sign...
Arsenal want to sign a new left winger this summer, and they have been...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
PL club eyeing up summer move for Arsenal star valued...
Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko has reportedly emerged as a target for...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal target two Premier League central defenders...
Arsenal have plenty to do in attack this summer, but they are still keen...
6h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Comments
Hottest News
Red Bull chief Christian Horner tipped for seismic F1 team...
Red Bull’s team principal Christian Horner has... Read More »
9h ago from GPFans.com
Menswear Guy DESTROYS F1 drivers for red carpet...
The reviews are in. And they are not good. Not... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
24 Hours of Le Mans result undergoes shock change as Sky F1...
Check out the biggest stories from Tuesday, 17th... Read More »
5h ago from RacingNews365.com
