Bojan Vrbnjak
Max Verstappen managed for the first time historic Formula 1 race car. Before the racing weekend GP of Japan, was allowed on the test track in Tochigi to drive the first winning Honda race car. He was with him, too takuma sato, champion Indy 500 and a former racer Formula 1. Verstappen dared to drive the car Honda RA272 from season 1965, with which the American Richie ginther on the race for GP of Mexico won the first victory of the Japanese manufacturer in the royal class of motorsport. Verstappen managed for the first time 1,5 liter V12 engine.
"It was a really crazy experience in this car,He said with a smile Verstappen after this test. But he also had to admit it comfort in modern Formula 1 cars significantly better. “I think it was the oldest race car I’ve ever driven since 2008.“The experience in this historic race car was completely different, yet he really enjoyed the ride. “The pure emotions due to the engine and race car were simply amazing. And I can say that I barely got in the car,He added jokingly Dutchman.
"Still, it was definitely a great experience.”Verstappen later took his place in racing car RB7 from the summer 2011, with which it is Sebastian Vettel became world champion. After driving, he had to find out: “I am very happy to have been born a little later.“Nevertheless, he was Dutchman very grateful that he was allowed to manage such historic race car. "If we look at the past 50 years, then evolution has been really crazy.“Max had to get used to driving first without seat belt and with foot clutch.
