At what age did Max Verstappen join F1?
At what age did Max Verstappen join F1?
Arriving as Formula 1’s youngest ever competitor at just 17 years old, Verstappen pushed his car, his rivals and the sport’s record books to the limit. The baby-faced Dutchman with the heart of a lion took the Toro Rosso – and then the Red Bull – by the horns with his instinctive racing style.
How long has Max Verstappen been in F1?
Max Verstappen was born in Belgium on September 30th 1997, but races under the Dutch flag. Since joining the grid at the age of 17, he has gone on to become Formula 1’s youngest ever race winner, a World Champion, and one of the most popular drivers in the sport. His F1 career began with Toro Rosso in 2015.
What number will Max Verstappen use in 2022?
You never know,” Verstappen said. “I can always go back to number 33 if I am no longer world champion. But as long as I am world champion, I will use number 1 every single year.”
Who is the youngest F1 champion of all time?
Sebastian Vettel is the youngest winner of the World Drivers’ Championship; he was 23 years and 134 days old when he won the 2010 championship. Fangio is the oldest winner of the World Drivers’ Championship; he was 46 years and 41 days old when he won the 1957 title.
Is there a 17 year old F1 driver?
Meet Max Verstappen: The 17-year-old racer with a super license to thrill. What’s the secret of Verstappen’s rapid rise to F1? “Because my Dad prepared me so well from a young age,” he says.
Who is the youngest F1 driver?
Max Verstappen. 17 years, 166 days. Debut: 2015 Australian Grand Prix. Lance Stroll. 18 years, 148 days. Debut: 2017 Australian Grand Prix. Lando Norris. 19 years, 124 days. Jaime Alguersuari. 19 years, 125 days. Mike Thackwell. 19 years, 182 days.
