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Max: I'm a driver, not a magician
Preparing for his debut season in Formula 1, Max Verstappen says his first aim is to finish grands prix after which he'll be chasing points.
The Dutchman will make his debut this season with Toro Rosso, the youngest driver on the 2015 grid.
At just 17 years of age, the pressure is firmly on the rookie's shoulders however he is not letting it get to him.
"I'm a driver, not a magician," he told De Telegraaf.
"You only have one chance to make a first impression, it must be a good one.
"In the beginning that mainly involves finishing and keeping the car but that applies to all drivers. Nobody wants to make a false start.
"It will not all be perfect at the beginning but...
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