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How did Verstappen's F1 debut go?

GARY ANDERSON and EDD STRAW analyse Max Verstappen's performance on his first weekend as an F1 driver, and explain what they learned from Friday practice

Max Verstappen only turned 17 three days ago and doesn't have a road driving licence.

But his assured performance on his first appearance on a grand prix weekend came as no surprise to those familiar with his exceptional performances in Formula 3.

Driving Jean-Eric Vergne's Toro Rosso during the first 90-minute session for the Japanese Grand Prix, Verstappen did a very good job before an engine failure brought his day to an end after just 22 laps.

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