News Details
Verstappen to make Japan FP1 debut at 16
Max Verstappen
Teenager Max Verstappen is set to make his debut as a Formula One racing driver during free practice at the Japanese Grand Prix next month.
The 16-year-old son of former Benetton driver Jos Verstappen will become the youngest race starter in F1 history if he takes his place on the grid next season with Toro Rosso.
The Dutch prodigy completed his first test with the team last week and his Toro Rosso outfit have applied for his superlicence – years before he is qualified to drive on the road in his native Netherlands.
Team boss Franz Tost said: 'It is in the hands of the FIA as to whether he gets his superlicence to do the Friday P1 session at Suzuka. Then we will see.
'We...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Toro Rosso plans Verstappen Suzuka practice outing
Red Bull/Getty Images
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says that 2015...
11y ago from F1Zone.net
Sainz 'very upset' with Verstappen signing
Carlos Sainz jr's famous father has expressed disappointment with Red...
11y ago from F1Zone.net
Toro Rosso aiming to hand Verstappen practice debut in...
Max Verstappen (NDL) is interviewed about becoming a Scuderia Toro Rosso...
11y ago from Formula1.com
Sainz very upset when Red Bull promoted Verstappen
Rally legend Carlos Sainz with son Carlos Sainz Junior
Carlos Sainz...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
KTM making plans to drop Maverick Vinales with...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha selects new crew chief to aid Jorge Martin's...
Yamaha has selected David Munoz, currently Alex Rins' crew chief, to work...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Luca Marini’s theory on why Honda has been...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
BMW wants to reunite KTM's only two MotoGP race...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Alexander Rossi describes ‘really rewarding’ first...
Alexander Rossi spent much of the day on Saturday shaking down the brand...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
What we learned inside a first look of IndyCar’s...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Inside IndyCar's IR-28: New images of 2028 chassis
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Palou, Alexander Rossi to give IndyCar’s IR-28...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sami Pajari: Rally Finland win as important as WRC...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Finland: Sami Pajari claims back-to-back WRC wins
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Sami Pajari does the double at home
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen claimed back-to-back victories at home on...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Sebastien Ogier to remain in hospital overnight after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Watch: Mikel Arteta's telling reaction to Vinicius Jr...
Mikel Arteta's response to a question about Real Madrid forward Vinicius...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Arsenal finally set to sign striker they've...
Arsenal look to be on the verge of adding another exciting young talent to...
5h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Arsenal set to make first official offer for Vinicius...
Arsenal are reportedly set to submit a first official offer for Vinicius...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'I just can't see that one' - Former Chelsea star...
Former Chelsea star Tony Cascarino has revealed why he thinks Real Madrid...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 star announces engagement with gorgeous proposal pictures
Former Williams F1 driver Logan Sargeant has... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Adrian Newey is building an Aston Martin title winning car...
It's been a horrid 2026 for Adrian Newey, whose... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
Lewis Hamilton gearing up for F1 title showdown: 'Ferrari...
The fighting talk has begun for seven-time F1... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
