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Just as details of Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal emerge, the Dutchman has thrown some praise in the direction of Ferrari number 1 Sebastian Vettel. Writing for the authoritative La Gazzetta dello Sport, Luigi Perna suggested that a clause in the 18-year-old's current contract means he would be free to switch to another camp for 2017 unless he is promoted from Toro Rosso to the senior team.
"Will the Cavallino (Ferrari) finally take a risk with a young driver or renew for a fourth year with Kimi Raikkonen, pleasing Vettel?" Perna wondered.
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But in a move that might be interpreted as a winking eye to Ferrari, Verstappen told La Gazzetta that, of his F1 rivals so far, he is the most impressed with German Vettel. "Drivers that are comfortable with their team and know how to motivate them always stick out to me," he said. "Vettel is a great example of that. I think that spirit is the most important thing for a driver."
Tellingly, Verstappen was also asked if he sees anything to emulate in his Toro Rosso teammate Carlos Sainz. "Nothing, to be honest," said the young Dutchman, just a week after their rivalry hit a high note with Verstappen's obvious anger in Melbourne. (GMM)
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Login to replycalle.itw
Posts: 8,527
That "nod" doesnt mean anything really. Its just natural for him to have Vettel as a role model, seeing as he went from Toro Rosso to Red Bull to Ferrari. I dont think he is ready for a bigger team yet, he need more time and less attitude. 1 more year with Toro Rosso, after that who knows? But as of present, there are better people in queue for that Ferrari seat.
Vet5
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Very much agree with you there! You have the likes of Bottas and Ricciardo that would suit that seat better!
mclarenfan1968
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Meh overrated beyond reason.
DutchTreath
Posts: 5,058
Oh boy, you guys are so short minded. Ore is it just jealousy?
kajin
Posts: 193
Overrated ????? Button massa raikkoinen they are overrated ,Time to make place for New drivers,stupped tolk over here indead All jealous,the only one that makes 2015 a bitt to Look where max and vettel(the Most on TV Screen) but everbody seems to Be Smart here.
mclarenfan1968
Posts: 1,027
LOL look at the cry babies who have come to his defense. Take a chill pill dudes, he isn't that special and deep down you know it. I am not one for blind jingoism.