News Details
Verstappen not ready for F1 says Hakkinen
Mika Hakkinen
Double F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen has added yet another disparaging response to the news that teenager Max Verstappen will make history next year as by far Formula 1′s youngest ever driver.
And the 1998 and 1999 world champion does not only criticise Red Bull‘s decision to sign the young Dutchman just half a year out of karts, but also his former Formula 1 rival Jos Verstappan, who is Max's father and manager.
'In no case is a driver ready for Formula 1 at 16 or 17,' Hakkinen said in an interview with his sponsor Hermes.
Hakkinen, who was involved in Valtteri Bottas' management and also has a son (Hugo) in the world of highly-competitive karting, insisted:...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Verstappen 'not ready' for 2015 debut admits Hakkinen
Mika Hakkinen has added yet another disparaging response to the news Max...
11y ago from F1Zone.net
Verstappen: Age is just a number, I am ready for F1
Max Verstappen at Spa
He may be only 16, but Max Verstappen told the world...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Villeneuve: Verstappen deal undermines Formula 1
+ Former Formula 1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has criticised Toro...
11y ago from RichlandF1.com
Villeneuve slams Verstappen debut
Villeneuve slams Verstappen debutPosted On 23 Aug 2014By :...
11y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez and Ducati set for two-year MotoGP...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia unveil retro-inspired...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez shares update on injury recovery at...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati showcases 2026 MotoGP livery
Reigning back-to-back Teams’ Champions Ducati Corse has unveiled its...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Pato O’Ward joined by F2 champion in McLaren F1...
McLaren has announced its driver development program lineup for 2026,...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Long Beach to bring in new leadership for iconic event
Organizers of the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach event have announced...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Grand Prix of Long Beach set for leadership change
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Kucharczyk set for 2026 Indy NXT run with HMD
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Loeb after 13 Dakar punctures: Cars now...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Nani Roma: Dakar 2026 at 'F1 level' after close fight
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026: Dacia edges Ford and Toyota as Nasser...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
‘We are getting closer’: Gabriel Jesus targets...
t;li>Brazilian striker yet to hold talks over new dealArteta keen to...
8h ago from TheGuardian.com
Inter Milan vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips |...
The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another set of matches...
10h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Inter vs Arsenal preview: Gunners trio to miss trip
No description available...
8h ago from SkySports.com
Arsecast Extra Episode 677 – 19.01.2026
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
15h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
LIVE: Honda unveil 2026 F1 power unit for Aston Martin
In a live event in Tokyo, Honda is unveiling its... Read More »
38m ago from RacingNews365.com
Ferrari 2026 livery leaked? F1 fans rage at first look
It's only a few days until Ferrari launch their... Read More »
18h ago from GPFans.com
Audi star Nico Hulkenberg 'secures eye-watering F1 bonus...
Audi F1 star Nico Hulkenberg could be set to pick... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
