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How Max Verstappen caused complete FIA rules reset
Max Verstappen, a four-time F1 champion, started his journey as a teenager when Red Bull took a chance on him. In 2015, he became the youngest driver to compete in an F1 race, debuting in Australia with Red Bull’s junior team. Despite an engine issue in his first race, Verstappen’s potential was evident, and Red Bull’s gamble paid off. A decade later, he celebrated his 200th grand prix at the Hungarian GP, with a tribute video released by Red Bull in his honor. Verstappen’s entry as a youngster had a significant impact on the FIA, leading to changes in the super license system for drivers. Laurent Mekies, Red Bull’s new team principal, highlighted this impact and the adjustments made due to Verstappen’s early F1 entry.
