News Details
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...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from SkySports.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Drivers back Verstappen promotion
Red Bull/Getty Images
Formula 1 drivers have backed Toro Rosso's decision...
9y ago from F1Zone.net
Wolff advised Verstappen to sign with Red Bull
Mercedes came close to signing young Dutchman Max Verstappen but...
9y ago from TheF1Times.com
Sainz takes back seat after Verstappen signing
Carlos Sainz
In the wake of Max Verstappen's controversial signing, life...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Wolff: I told Verstappen to pick Red Bull
– Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has admitted that he told Max Verstappen...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
The obstacles Yamaha has to overcome to have a...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati: COTA MotoGP podium “essential step” for...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Vinales: Aprilia MotoGP win has a “different...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Acosta: 2024 MotoGP title ‘not the priority' in...
MotoGP rookie Pedro Acosta has outlined that fighting for the 2024 title...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar's new Aeroscreen makes early debut at Long...
The NTT IndyCar Series will have teams fit a new version of the Aeroscreen...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar rolling out new version of aeroscreen for Long...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Arrow McLaren reveal Long Beach livery for No. 6...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar tweaks split practice format for Long Beach
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Ireland’s bid to rejoin the WRC in 2025 halted
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why tough love has allowed Fourmaux to reach new WRC...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota to field Ogier and Rovanpera in WRC Portugal...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Craig Breen will be remembered for his "heart...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Has stalled Arsenal’s progress for 4 years' - Fans...
No description available...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Harry Kane showing the door to Arsenal yet again!' -...
No description available...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Bayern Munich 1-0 Arsenal: Gunners Player Ratings as...
No description available...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Can’t believe Arsenal ain’t played Saka tonight'...
No description available...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Potential Hamilton replacement reacts after first F1 test
Kimi Antonelli has been tipped as a future... Read More »
53m ago from RacingNews365.com
Was Verstappen with Kelly Piquet and Penelope at Disneyland?
Kelly Piquet and her daughter Penelope were at... Read More »
43m ago from GPBlog.com
Schumacher fires scary message at F1 team boss as worst...
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher didn't... Read More »
14h ago from GPFans.com