News On F1 - Formula 1 News, Results, Information and Statistics

Formula 1 Store
F1 Tickets, Tours, Gear
F1 Books
& Biographies

Crash criticism for 'Mad Max' Verstappen


Formula 1 News - May, 2015

F1 Merchandise
Main Page
Formula 1 News
2016 F1 Schedule
2016 F1 Line-up
2015 F1 Results
F1 Teams
F1 Drivers
10 'n' Pole
Register - Submit
F1 Regulations
The Forums
Live F1 Coverage
Motorsport Shop
UK - USA
Motorsport Calendar
Tim's Blog

F1 Merchandise UK
F1 Merchandise USA

F1 Tours
F1 Tickets
F1 Diecast
F1 Videos
F1 Games
F1 Trivia
NewsOnF1 on Twitter
MotoGP Tickets
Past Formula 1 Seasons
2014 F1 Results
2013 F1 Results
2012 F1 Results
2011 F1 Results
2010 F1 Results
2009 F1 Results
2008 F1 Results
2007 F1 Results
2006 F1 Results
2005 F1 Results
2004 F1 Results
2003 F1 Results

2002 F1 Results

2001 F1 Results

2000 F1 Results

1999 F1 Results

1998 F1 Results

1997 F1 Results
Links
Translate
Search
Contact Us
About
Archives
Your Say
Diagnosis & Prognosis
By the Heretic
Controversy Corner
The Real Race
By the Quali-flyer
F1 Testing
F1 Team Reports
8 'n' Pole
2010 World Cup
2006 World Cup


May 25 (GMM) The F1 press corps was quick to name the teenaged Dutchman 'Mad Max' Verstappen after his huge crash on Sunday.

Initially, the Toro Rosso driver blamed Romain Grosjean for 'brake-testing' him on the run to Ste Devote, which sent Verstappen into the barrier at a terrifying speed.

"Clearly you could see Grosjean in front of me braked 10 to 15 metres earlier than the lap before," he said.

Verstappen was unhurt.

"I'm alright but for sure tomorrow I will be sore," he said.

Some called him 'Mad Max', while Kevin Eason of the Times said that following all the stories of the 17-year-old's astonishing maturity, Verstappen had "suddenly turned schoolboy".

Frenchman Grosjean agreed, as his immediate reaction on the radio was not fit for broadcast.

So too did the race stewards, who issued Verstappen with a five-place penalty for the Montreal grid.

They also added 2 points to his super licence, meaning that if he accrues a further 10, he faces a race ban.

Grosjean said Verstappen's age and inexperience "possibly" contributed to the crash.

"Overtaking is so difficult in Monaco," the Lotus driver was quoted by De Telegraaf, "and I think he has gained much needed experience today.

"I am especially glad that he is ok. It was a dangerous situation for both of us," added Grosjean.

Williams' Felipe Massa agreed that the youngster was lucky to escape injury.

"He's 17, so if he was hurt everybody would talk 'Why did they give a licence to a guy who is 17?' said the 34-year-old Brazilian.

But Verstappen still has his supporters. Marc Surer, a former driver and now veteran broadcaster on German television, backed the 17-year-old after the crash.

"Mistakes happen," he said, "and they also happen to very experienced guys like Jenson Button in China.

"Fortunately, the safety measures we see in Monaco today are so much better than in the past, as it could have been a really horrible incident," added Surer.

comments powered by Disqus
If you are using Internet Explorer, make sure you set your document mode to IE 8 (Alt+8) or via F12 to see and add comments

10 'n' Pole Formula 1 Tipping Competition - Have fun and win - Register

Latest Formula 1 News Headlines
09 Aug: F1 should start 2021 engine planning now - officials Comments
09 Aug: F1's Brazilian duo face uncertain future Comments
08 Aug: Bottas has Renault 'offer' - source Comments
08 Aug: Only 'good offer' would restart F1 career - Buemi Comments
08 Aug: Rosberg lacks Hamilton's 'killer instinct' - Marko Comments
08 Aug: Only new rules can stop Mercedes - Alonso Comments
08 Aug: Newey 'fully motivated again' - Horner Comments
05 Aug: Ecclestone credits Verstappen for Heineken deal Comments
05 Aug: Montezemolo struggles to hold tongue over Ferrari Comments
05 Aug: Wehrlein defends performance against Haryanto Comments
04 Aug: Ecclestone to 'sell' F1 radio coms - report Comments
04 Aug: Sirotkin in running for Renault seat - father Comments
04 Aug: Hulkenberg hails McLaren-Honda progress Comments
04 Aug: Marko plays down Kvyat axe rumours Comments
04 Aug: Renault could turn blue for 2017 - reports Comments
03 Aug: Mercedes, McLaren in dispute over engineer Comments
03 Aug: Wolff urges Renault to sign Ocon Comments
03 Aug: Lauda to help Rosberg bounce back Comments
03 Aug: Father defends Magnussen's F1 commitment Comments
03 Aug: Marchionne 'not satisfied' but staying the course Comments

The latest Formula 1 News

Back to the main news page

Back To Top


 
F1 Tickets
Chinese F1 GP
Belgian F1 GP
Singapore F1 GP
Italian F1 GP
Abu Dhabi F1 GP
US F1 GP
Few tickets still available
MotoGP Tickets
British MotoGP
Czech Republic MotoGP
San Marino MotoGP
Valencia MotoGP
more Motorsport Tours & Holidays

Official 2012 F1 Season Review

Autocourse 2012 Annual

F1 Merchandise US

F1 Merchandise UK

Formula 1 Yearbooks


Ayrton Senna

Past Formula 1 Drivers