Max Verstappen Comparisons with Ayrton Senna Hint at Once-in-a-Generation Talent

Max Verstappen is set to make his Formula One debut for Toro Rosso during the first free practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday. He also turned 17 on Tuesday. So it's kind of a big week for the Dutch teenager who is already confirmed for a Toro Rosso race seat in 2015. As if he didn't already have enough pressure, becoming the youngest driver to take part in an official race weekend and all, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko recently mentioned him in the same breath as one of the greatest drivers in history. When asked by the official F1 website who he would compare Verstappen to, Marko said: Most likely Ayrton Senna. And in such a case you must not look at his age. He has been talking with people who are experts when it comes t...

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