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Discussion in 'F1' started by Sebas90, Sep 30, 2015.

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  1. Sebas90

    Sebas90 Rookie

    Sep 2, 2015
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    Sebastian Garcia
    Hi all,

    This probably happens all the time but I just that redbull driver Max Verstappen was not eligible to drive on the streets! I know it is an age thing but to me its funny how he is able to drive a single seater that goes almost 370 KM per hour.

    I guess we are going to be seeing a lot of this as younger generations tend to be more mature at an earlier age making them suitable for F1 Racing. But when the race is over they will need a driver to take them home !!

    Here is where I found the article.

    http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/verstappen-passes-driving-test-as-he-turns-18/?v=2&s=1
     
  2. Swobber

    Swobber Karting

    Mar 25, 2014
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    He Can jump on the bus? :D
     
  3. Sebas90

    Sebas90 Rookie

    Sep 2, 2015
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    LOL,

    He certainly can.
     
  4. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

    Mar 24, 2008
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    Minimum age for superlicense has already been raised to 18 so Verstappen will almost certainly be youngest ever F1 driver.

    He got his license today btw :).
     
  5. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Does Maldo have a street license? (Just in case I need to look out for him.)
     
  6. Neonzapper

    Neonzapper F1 Rookie

    Oct 19, 2008
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    Today is Max Verstappen's birthday. He turned 18. His birthday wish came true. He went down to the local motor vehicle administration and upgraded his provisional driver's license to a regular driver's license. He said he was glad he can drive down the streets without someone else in the car. His first car is a Renault Clio RS.
     
  7. tervuren

    tervuren Formula 3

    Apr 30, 2006
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    Which F1 driver got busted for speeding and lost his licence?

    I have to be honest, except for driving outside of normal traffic hours, if I could take a magic carpet and just appear where I need to be, I would.
     
  8. kdf398

    kdf398 Formula Junior
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    Hamilton had his license suspended a few years back:Lewis Hamilton caught speeding in France - Telegraph

    A more interesting story is Schumacher taking the wheels of a taxi on his way to the airport. He didn't lose his license but I think the cabdriver got in trouble!
     
  9. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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  10. daytona355

    daytona355 F1 World Champ
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    Pretty sure button got busted in France in an M5 at some point
     
  11. tervuren

    tervuren Formula 3

    Apr 30, 2006
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    I think its Montoya that my memory was only remembering the incident and not the who.

    Did not know about Hamilton.
     
  12. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    Pretty sure too!

    Up until a few years ago it was quite easily possible to go fast in croissant land. Shame they became quite vigilant and strict. Beautiful roads.
     

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