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Verstappen, 17, to drive at Suzuka

Max Verstappen will become the youngest driver ever to take part in a grand prix weekend when he drives in first practice in Japan on Friday. The Dutchman, who is 17 on Tuesday, is making his debut for the Toro Rosso team, for whom he will race in 2015. He will drive Jean-Eric Vergne's car in preparation for next season when he replaces the French driver. 'To be already participating in a practice session is a dream come true,' Verstappen said. F1's youngest drivers Jaime Alguersuari 19 years, 125 days 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix Mike Thackwell 19 years, 182 days 1980 Canadian Grand Prix Ricardo Rodriguez 19 years, 208 days 1961 Italian Grand Prix Fernando Alonso 19 years, 218 days 2001...
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