News Details
Mercedes would have put Verstappen through GP2 first
Max Verstappen
Prior to Max Verstappen's signing by Red Bull for their Toro Rosso junior team, the teen Dutchman came close to being snapped up by Mercedes.
At the height of the Verstappen-Mercedes reports, sources said the German marque intended to place the talented 16-year-old in GP2 next year.
Toto Wolff confirmed to the Austrian news agency APA: 'We would have gone with him first into GP2 and given him a few Formula 1 days.'
Ultimately, however, advised and managed by his Formula 1-famous father Jos Verstappen, the F3 sensation signed with Red Bull on the promise of a now highly controversial Toro Rosso race debut in 2015.
'He is ready for Formula 1 now,' insisted Red Bull's driver...
Full Story »
Full Story »
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes backs Verstappen move
Mercedes insists that Max Verstappen might the right decision when he...
12y ago from PlanetF1.com
Mercedes would have given Verstappen GP2 debut
Prior to Max Verstappen's signing by Red Bull, the teen Dutchman came...
12y ago from GrandPrix.com
Mercedes open to engine freeze lift
– Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the German marque could be open to...
12y ago from GPUpdate.net
Verstappen was ‘prepared’ for F1 debut criticism
Verstappen was ‘prepared' for F1 debut criticismPosted On 01 Sep...
12y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Pedro Acosta's potential is 'scary', says crew chief...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Luca Marini hit in chest by debris in Austrian GP:...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Why KTM must stay humble after Pedro Acosta’s win:...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s unusual Austrian...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Abbi Pulling headlines 11-driver Indy NXT test at...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
AJ Foyt Racing signs reigning IndyCar Rookie of the...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Foyt signs Dennis Hauger for 2027 IndyCar season
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that it is brining on Dennis Hauger for the...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
From Värnamo to victory lane: Hometown hero Felix...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Factory WRC driver Esapekka Lappi to pause...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
First WRC27 machine unveiled
Project Rally One has publicly unveiled its new WRC27 car for the first...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
BBC to show the World Rally Championship on the telly
For the first time since 2001, BBC will broadcast the FIA World Rally...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Project Rally One unveils 2027 WRC challenger, targets...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal interest prompts Liverpool to accelerate plans...
Liverpool are reportedly preparing to offer Rio Ngumoha a new contract as...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Liverpool join Arsenal and Manchester City in race for...
Liverpool have reportedly joined Arsenal and Manchester City in monitoring...
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
After Cole Palmer, Arsenal star also pulls out of...
England boss Thomas Tuchel faces a mounting injury crisis ahead of the...
13h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Supercomputer predicts final Premier League table...
A supercomputer has predicted that Manchester City will beat Arsenal to...
15h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Norris and Verstappen reveal how Antonelli needs to...
Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s remarkable 2026 Formula... Read More »
8h ago from F1Technical.net
F1 backed into a corner after bold Melbourne decision on...
The Australian Grand Prix organisers have ruled... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com
F1 insider calls for FIA rule change as...
Respected F1 insider Peter Windsor has called on... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
