Do you have to do a theory test to drive an F1 car
Earlier today we brought you a story of who Francesco Totti is celebrating is anniversary of making his debut as a professional footballer at sixteen. Well we think that Max Verstappen might just be able to outdo what the Italian achieved 22 -years ago after this morning’s performance in qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix.
The son of former F1 driver Jos Verstappen is 17 years old and doesn’t even have a full driving licence in his native Netherlands yet. Not that it stopped the Toro Rosso driver from setting the sixth fastest time in horrendous weather conditions ahead of only his second ever race.
The Dutchman was just behind the two Red Bulls of Daniel Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat and his achievement broke a 54 year old record
HISTORY: Max Verstappen's sixth position on the grid is the highest by a teenager since 1961 pic.twitter.com/DKmBDXIzQv
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 28, 2015
His father was an F1 driver in the 1990’s and started 106 races in his career with teams such as Bennetton,Minardi and Tyrrell. However his son has just equalled one of his own records and the weekend isn’t over yet,
Verstappen has also equalled his father Jos' best-ever grid position in just his second weekend as an F1 driver pic.twitter.com/bUxLJggOj7
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 28, 2015
He spoke to reporters afterwards and his explanation of his speed and how he managed to outperform several former F1 champions is quite startling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pch2n-cvzdQ
Cool as a breeze. We expect to ear and be writing a lot more about him over the coming months.
