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Why Newey thinks Verstappen's 'wild' reputation is unfair

Article To news overview © XPB Images Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey has lauded Max Verstappen for his efforts on and off the track, seeking to play down his "wild" reputation. Verstappen made his F1 debut with Toro Rosso back in 2015, at the age of 17, after just one year in single-seater racing. While he displayed impressive pace from the outset, several rivals raised questions over his approach to racing, with a so-called 'Verstappen rule' being introduced at one stage to prevent moving under braking. Several more seasons into his career, however, Verstappen made use of the Newey-designed RB16B to claim his first F1 world title in 2021, following a tense, season-long...
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