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Andretti: Verstappen a ‘very rare’ talent

 XPB Images 1978 Formula One world champion and US racing legend Mario Andretti has described Max Verstappen as a “very rare” talent after the Red Bull ace claimed victory at the Spanish Grand Prix. In doing so, the Dutchman became the sport’s youngest ever winner at the tender age of 18 years and 228 days, cooly resisting intense pressure from Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen in what was his first race following his fast-track promotion from Toro Rosso. Speaking to N, Andretti claims Verstappen has already showed he is not a one-hit wonder. “He showed that spark repeatedly in the Toro Rosso last year once he reached F1," the 76-year-old said. “He brought that Toro Rosso...
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