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Horner: 21st birthday and he drove like a veteran

Max Verstappen celebrated his 21st birthday in style on Sunday with the Red Bull driver carving from the back of the Russian Grand Prix grid to first in the space of 19 laps, delivering a stand-out performance. He then stayed out in front until pitting 10 laps from the end to finish fifth at Sochi Autodrom. If grid penalties due to engine changes had made sure Formula 1’s youngest ever winner was unlikely to appear on the podium in Sochi, he at least made sure of his share of the limelight. Speaking about his driver's opening lap, team chief Christian Horner told reporters, “They were mega,” team boss Christian Horner told reporters. 'Twenty-first birthday today and he drove like a...
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