News Details
Hakkinen: I was wrong to criticise Verstappen
Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen has admitted he was wrong to criticise Max Verstappen for coming into Formula 1 at too young an age. Hakkinen claimed that Verstappen was not suitably prepared for his 2015 debut season with Scuderia Toro Rosso, and said at the time: “I would never let a driver as young as that race in F1.” But since Verstappen has proved himself in F1, and become the youngest-ever Grand Prix winner, Hakkinen is now happy to admit he was wrong. “I criticised him personally when he was entering Formula 1, thinking he was too young,” said Hakkinen, speaking at an event in Assen today. “But I was really happy I was wrong, and it has strengthened my...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Verstappen: We can follow Mercedes; don’t need cover...
Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen at 2016 German GP Red Bull Racing...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Red Bull drivers happy with strategy approach
Both Red Bull drivers insisted they were happy with the team's...
8y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Verstappen proved he can be team player, says Horner
Max Verstappen proved at the German Grand Prix that he could be a team...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Max Verstappen: 'It’s good to go on a little break...
Max Verstappen is looking forward to a well deserved break after a crazy...
8y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Ai Ogura hot property in MotoGP market as Trackhouse...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Alvaro Bautista comments on Toprak Razgatlioglu's 2026...
Two-time WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista shared what he would do if he...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
To crack the US, MotoGP should do a double-header in...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha set to confirm new inline-four MotoGP engine at...
Yamaha admits it is likely to use its updated inline-four MotoGP engine...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Alex Palou walks away with decisive IndyCar victory at...
IndyCar visited the ever-beautiful Barber Motorsports Park this weekend,...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Unstoppable Alex Palou leaves Barber with third...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Barber – Race Results
Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park was pure racing affair, with 27 drivers...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar Barber – Qualifying Results
IndyCar completed a knockout qualifying session on Saturday afternoon,...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rally Portugal set to feature record-equaling WRC...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai was 'clearly unprepared' for WRC Canary...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota Gazoo Racing's silver lining
Toyota Gazoo Racing has a silver lining, literally. Not content with a...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'That was really strange' - Ian Wright slams Arsenal...
Ian Wright has slammed Arsenal players after their loss to AFC...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal quiz: Can you name the Gunners' 2002 FA Cup...
To mark the anniversary of Arsenal's 2002 FA Cup triumph, Sports Mole...
5h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal eye 100 million move for Real Madrid star -...
Arsenal are reportedly ready to splurge 100 million to snap up Real Madrid...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal interest in Real Madrid superstar confirmed in...
Arsenal are in the market for a new left winger, and their bid to address...
10h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1: Cadillac F1 team reveals logo
The Cadillac Formula 1 Team unveiled its new logo... Read More »
4h ago from Pitpass.com
Lando Norris FUMES at Max Verstappen after opening lap...
Lando Norris was furious with Max Verstappen... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Lewis Hamilton slates Ferrari teamwork in radio outburst
Lewis Hamilton painted a furious figure whilst... Read More »
31m ago from RacingNews365.com
