Verstappen: “In 2016 I want 100 points and podiums”

After convincing even the biggest detractors with a solid debut season in the Circus Max Verstappen raises the bar for 2016 when he will be able to enjoy a Ferrari-powered Toro Rosso.

“The objective is to reach 100 points after the 49 of the championship just concluded and also some podiums because it is right to aim high – the Dutchman's words on NOS TV – I think the third step is really doable. Ultimately, it's enough to have a good engine, while first and second place are still too far away."

And precisely to be close to the talented 18 year old dad Jos he made it known that he had given up on the 24 Hours of Le Mans which he should have participated in but which coincided with the Azerbaijan GP.

“I prefer to focus on my son even though I would have liked to race. He is more important. I want to see him win races and become a world champion” – the 43-year-old confided to BNR Nieuwsradio.

Chiara Rainis