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Marko: The sport is over-regulated for young drivers

Helmut Marko believes Red Bull has proved that the Formula 1 powers that be took a wrong turn with its new-for-2016 super licence rules. Following widespread criticism of the energy drink company's selection of 17-year-old Max Verstappen for the junior team Toro Rosso, the FIA reacted by introducing a new system for the allocation of super licences from next year. Dutchman Verstappen, however, added more history to his resume last Sunday by scoring six points, and was the only driver in the field to join the Ferrari, Mercedes and Williams cars on the lead lap at the chequered flag. Also impressing so far in 2015 has been Verstappen's rookie teammate Carlos Sainz jr, who is just 20. 'The...
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