Gallery: The Grueling, Highly Trained, Grueling Life of an F1 Rookie
Scuderia Toro Rosso01Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen - Lifestyle
Carlos Sainz, Jr. and Max Verstappen are both rookies driving for Scuderia Toro Rosso.
Scuderia Toro Rosso02Australian F1 Grand Prix - Practice
Just 17 when the season started, Verstappen is the youngest F1 driver ever.
Scuderia Toro Rosso03F1 Grand Prix of Mexico - Practice
In 2015, Sainz has seven top ten finishes in 17 races.
Scuderia Toro Rosso04F1 Grand Prix of Monaco - Qualifying
Verstappen has nine, plus a pair of fourth place finishes.
Scuderia Toro Rosso05F1 Grand Prix of Russia - Practice
Despite their youth, it’s no surprise the two rookies ended up in Formula One. Sainz’s father, Carlos Sainz, Sr., was an all-time great rally driver. Verstappen’s father Jos was a successful F1 driver.
Scuderia Toro Rosso06Spanish F1 Grand Prix - Qualifying
The rookies followed the same career trajectory, starting off racing karts as children, then moving into lesser Formula series (think minor leagues) before being called up to the pinnacle of motorsports this year.
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