Teenager Max Verstappen to become youngest Formula One driver in history
Dutchman, who turns 17 next month, will drive for Toro Rosso Verstappen will beat previous record by nearly three years
Teenager Max Verstappen will become the youngest Formula One driver in history next season after Toro Rosso announced the 16-year-old will replace Jean-Éric Vergne.
The Dutchman, who is the son of former F1 driver Jos and will turn 17 at the end of September, has been racing this season in the European F3 Championship having graduated from karts last year. Verstappen joined Red Bulls junior programme at the start of August but was confirmed as Vergnes replacement for next season on Monday evening.
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