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MARIO ANDRETTI: A big Verstappn fan from the start

Legendary racer Mario Andretti is a big fan of the young racer Red Bulla, Max Verstappn and is confident that the Dutchman will one day win the title of champion.

Ever since Verstappen in 2015 came to Formula 1, is young Dutchman drew attention to himself with exceptional and uncompromising maneuvers and duels. Meanwhile, he already has it around the world huge fans, which is followed en masse in European races and turns the stands into orange sea. Also Mario Andretti, a Formula 1 legend is a big fan of the 22-year-old exceptional talent, who finished third last season behind both silver arrow racers. About the team Verstappen is Andretti a colleague from Motorsport.com said: “It is only necessary to look at the winning mentality Red Bulla. They have won championship titles in the past and are now determined to become champions again. They will fight Mercedes and Ferrari."

Andretti is most enthusiastic about the exceptional and uncompromising racing of the young Dutchman, who in his opinion will definitely win the title of champion - Photo: HB Press

In view of Max Verstappen it is 80-year-old explained: "From the beginning, I was a supporter of the way Max approaches the race. He has extraordinary powers, such talents are very rare. He definitely has the potential to become a world champion, there is no doubt about that. The question is not whether he will become a world champion one day, but when. If there will be a team car Red Bull Racing good enough, then he will take care of the rest."

The 80-year-old American boasts the title of Formula 1 champion, which he won in 1978 with the legendary Lotus 78 in a John Player Special exterior.

When asked what he values ​​most on Verstappnov driving style, so it is Andretti replied: "It’s a lot of fun to watch him at work. Usually on a wet track, you quickly realize if someone has a special talent. This shows up best in the rain. And in those moments, Max outgrows himself on the track. Like I said, I like his approach, it's all about racing," so American.    

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