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Monday 12 August marks 10 years to the day since Red Bull announced the youngest-ever F1 driver would debut in 2015 – one Max Verstappen.
In 2014, Red Bull Racing was in search of a promising young driver to follow in the steps of Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo. Ricciardo’s promotion to the main team shifted the dynamics, leading to Daniil Kvyat being elevated and Max Verstappen making his F1 debut at just 16 years old. With impressive performances in the junior leagues, Verstappen caught the eye of Red Bull’s Helmut Marko, earning him a full-time F1 seat with Toro Rosso. His record-breaking debut at 17 marked the start of a successful career that included a move to the senior team in 2016, where he achieved remarkable success. Verstappen expressed his gratitude to Red Bull for the opportunity and thanked Marko for his support in making his dream a reality.
