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Verstappen F1 debut a hot topic in Melbourne

Even another Formula 1 teen, Daniil Kvyat, thinks Max Verstappen might be too young for the pinnacle of motor sport. Russian ‘Dany' Kvyat turns 21 next month, and he has replaced departed quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull. But when he made his grand prix debut for Toro Rosso a year ago, he was still 19. That is a year younger than Felipe Massa was way back in 2002, when he debuted for Sauber but struggled and had to revert to a Ferrari test seat the following year. 'I came into formula one at 20,' the Brazilian told reporters, 'and I felt I lacked experience. Despite all the talent he [Verstappen] has, I think he's coming in too early.' The  Times newspaper...
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