Teenage rookie Max Verstappen says, four races into his career at the pinnacle of the sport, that he is steadily earning the respect of his fellow Formula 1 drivers. When the season began, the sport was collectively sceptical of the 17-year-old Dutchman as he smashed the record to become the youngest ever grand prix driver. But in his first four grands prix, Verstappen has also become the youngest ever points scorer, won praise for his daring overtaking moves and impressed with his obvious maturity in dealing with engineers and the international media. And he told Welt newspaper that he is also earning the respect of his fellow drivers, 'They do have more respect for me. I can feel it...
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