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Verstappen: Can't say no to F1
Max Verstappen says he simply couldn't turn down the offer of a Formula 1 seat due to the limited opportunities on offer to drivers. The 16-year-old only graduated from karting this season, but after impressing in European F3 he was chosen by Red Bull to replace Jean-Eric Vergne at Toro Rosso next season.Some pundits and ex-drivers have questioned if the Dutchman is ready for the pinnacle of motorsport, suggesting he would be better served by another season in a junior formula such as GP2, but Verstappen says you cannot say no to F1.'When you get a chance in F1 you have to take it – how many chances do you get? These days you don't get too many,' he told Sky Sports F1.Verstappen had...
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