P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen is not a fan of drivers not being allowed to compete in F1 until they are 18 years old.
Max Verstappen disagrees with the ‘Verstappen rule’ and supports the FIA’s more flexible approach towards teenage drivers in F1. He made history by winning the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix at just 18 years and 134 days old, a record that is unlikely to be broken soon. The rarity of young drivers being in top teams and stricter FIA regulations make it challenging for someone to match this achievement. The current rule stipulates that drivers must be at least 18 years old to race in F1, with exceptions allowed only at the teams’ request and FIA’s approval. The rule was dubbed the ‘Verstappen rule’ after Max’s early debut in F1, which he himself doesn’t particularly care about, stating that records hold little importance to him as long as he can enjoy his time off the track with a drink in hand.
