Mika Hakkinen admits that Max Verstappen is a gem

Posted on 05-05-2015 at 12:50 by MauritsH – 60 Comments”

The Fin expressed earlier criticism on the debut of our 17-year-old compatriot, but is back now.

Hakkinen in an interview with the Spanish Marca admitted that it was indeed what was premature to say that no one on his 17th suitable for Formula 1. The two-time world champion ever, Michael Schumacher is a wonderful way to a place terugverwees (video!) is pleasantly surprised by the way Max himself to the king’s class has adapted.

In August it was Mika still quite critical of the upcoming debut of Max. He stated that as a manager or a father not being would allow that his pupil or son for his 18th in a F1 car would creep. Four strong performances from Verstappen later, the Fin pretty positive about the youngest debutant ever.

There adds Hakkinen, however, was just that with the technology now it is easier for a driver to commit to racing at the highest level. Realistic simulators are available day and night and the whole circus to the F1 is much better organized than in the time that the Fin itself is still behind the wheel of a McLaren crawled.