Max Verstappen surprised by his rise to Red Bull

Max Verstappen will become at the Australian Grand Prix (March 15) the youngest driver in the history of the F1. At only 17 years old, the pilot Toro Rosso only enjoyed one season in car between karting and the queen discipline of single-seaters. The Dutchman distinguished himself in F3 European Championship with third place in the Championship rear Esteban Ocon and Tom Blomqvist, but were his performances enough to land a starting place?

" Last winter, the plan was to stay two years in F3 and then decide what to do,” explained the replacement for Jean-Éric Vergne on Autosprint. “I immediately had very good results and then many things happened suddenly. I didn't expect all this and I wondered at first if I had what it took to do it. I thought about it and realized that was the case. »

However, the FIA ​​has taken action to prevent such situations from recurring. The tone is set for Max Verstappen who will be expected around the corner in 2015. “I honestly have no problem with what was said and these things are likely to continue for a while. I have had the chance so far to take part in three free practice sessions and I have not been involved in any accidents, unlike other drivers. I am adapting step by step, without going too fast, but the times achieved are already positive. »