Max Verstappen’s promotion to Red Bull at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix was a significant moment in his career. The move came after the young Dutchman had impressed with his performances for Toro Rosso, the junior team to Red Bull. Verstappen had made his Formula 1 debut with Toro Rosso in 2015, and he quickly established himself as one of the most promising young drivers in the sport. In his first season, he scored points in nine of the 19 races he competed in, and he finished the season in 12th place in the drivers’ championship.
Verstappen’s performances for Toro Rosso caught the attention of Red Bull, and he was promoted to the senior team for the Spanish Grand Prix in 2016. He made an immediate impact, finishing fifth in his first race for the team. Verstappen went on to score points in all but two of the remaining races of the season, and he finished the year in fifth place in the drivers’ championship.
Verstappen’s promotion to Red Bull was a major step forward in his career, and he has since gone on to become one of the most successful drivers in Formula 1. He has won multiple races and championships, and he is widely regarded as one of the best drivers in the world.
