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Red Bull star admits Verstappen ‘intimidated’ him ahead of F1 promotion
Before Max Verstappen’s F1 debut, a star of the Red Bull team confessed feeling ‘intimidated’ by the Dutch driver.
Max Verstappen made his F1 debut at the young age of 17, breaking records as the youngest driver in history.
The promotion to Red Bull paid off immediately when he won the 2016 Spanish GP in his debut for the team.
Verstappen’s quick rise in the sport proved his worthiness for a seat at the main team in just his second year in F1.
His new race engineer, GP Lambiase, admitted feeling intimidated by Verstappen’s reputation even before working together.
Their successful partnership continues to this day, with Verstappen showcasing his potential and commitment to Red Bull Racing.
