Max Verstappen to become youngest ever driver at an F1 race weekend

The Guardian

Dutchman will drive in Japanese Grand Prix practice Driver has already joined Toro Rossos 2015 team lineup Verstappen takes a step into the unknown Mercedes admit breakdowns may affect season finale

Max Verstappen will become the youngest driver to take part in a Formula One weekend when he drives a Toro Rosso in Friday practice at the Japanese Grand Prix only three days after his 17th birthday.

The current record is held by Germanys quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel, who took part in free practice for BMW Sauber in Turkey in 2006 at the age of 19 years and 53 days.

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