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Written by Joe Holding
Following the announcement that Max Verstappen will replace Daniil Kvyat at Red Bull for the remainder of the season, the 18-year-old said he was "very proud" to be joining the four-time world champions in only his second year in F1."The next step in my relatively short career so far, is an amazing opportunity," read a statement on the Dutchman"s website. "I"ll have the chance to learn a lot from the top team that is Red Bull Racing. I"m also looking forward to work with an experienced and proven team mate like Daniel Ricciardo."Together with Red Bull Racing we"ll do everything to prepare me as best as possible for my first laps in the RB12 Tag Heuer, next week in Barcelona. I cannot wait for that special moment to happen."Describing his career so far as "relatively short" is something of an understatement. Verstappen has leapt from one level to the next at an astonishing pace; a rate matched only by his speed around a racetrack.Consider these facts. Verstappen only stepped up from karting three years ago. Within four months of racing in Formula 3, he was offered a place on the F1 grid. He completed 14 grands prix before passing his driving test, and to date has started only a few dozen single-seater races since his 16th birthday.The development of his career which, granted, has been promoted and nourished by father Jos at such an early age speaks volumes for his tremendous talent and potential.Red Bull will soon be introducing an engine upgrade said to be worth half a second per lap, which, if true, could see them challenging for regular podiums come the end of the season.With that kind of performance on the horizon, who"s going to bet against Verstappen grabbing his first win before the year is out?Based on his track record, that suggestion is now a distinct possibility
Date written: 5 May 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 3308
Following the announcement that Max Verstappen will replace Daniil Kvyat at Red Bull for the remainder of the season, the 18-year-old said he was "very proud" to be joining the four-time world champions in only his second year in F1."The next step in my relatively short career so far, is an amazing opportunity," read a statement on the Dutchman"s website. "I"ll have the chance to learn a lot from the top team that is Red Bull Racing. I"m also looking forward to work with an experienced and proven team mate like Daniel Ricciardo."Together with Red Bull Racing we"ll do everything to prepare me as best as possible for my first laps in the RB12 Tag Heuer, next week in Barcelona. I cannot wait for that special moment to happen."Describing his career so far as "relatively short" is something of an understatement. Verstappen has leapt from one level to the next at an astonishing pace; a rate matched only by his speed around a racetrack.Consider these facts. Verstappen only stepped up from karting three years ago. Within four months of racing in Formula 3, he was offered a place on the F1 grid. He completed 14 grands prix before passing his driving test, and to date has started only a few dozen single-seater races since his 16th birthday.The development of his career which, granted, has been promoted and nourished by father Jos at such an early age speaks volumes for his tremendous talent and potential.Red Bull will soon be introducing an engine upgrade said to be worth half a second per lap, which, if true, could see them challenging for regular podiums come the end of the season.With that kind of performance on the horizon, who"s going to bet against Verstappen grabbing his first win before the year is out?Based on his track record, that suggestion is now a distinct possibility
Date written: 5 May 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 3308
