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Max ‘a bit shocked' by Red Bull call-up

Max Verstappen was 'a bit shocked' to get the call-up by Red Bull Racing but insists there is no pressure as he prepares for the Spanish Grand Prix. On Thursday, Red Bull announced that Daniil Kvyat would be returning to Toro Rosso while Verstappen would step up to the senior team. The announcement came in the wake of Kvyat's dismal showing at the Russian GP where his first lap antics also hurt his team-mate Daniel Ricciardo's grand prix. Although delighted with the promotion to the senior team, 18-year-old Verstappen admits he was surprised by the call-up. 'Well, of course I was very happy. A bit shocked as well – I didn't expect it, but yes I'm very happy with the opportunity of...
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