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Stella: Red Bull didn’t enjoy F1 tyre advantage at high-graining Melbourne
During the race, Max Verstappen faced an overheating right-rear brake issue that led to his early retirement, allowing Carlos Sainz to lead a Ferrari 1-2 with Charles Leclerc. McLaren implemented different strategies for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, with Norris ultimately speeding past Piastri in a team order swap to secure a 3-4 finish. Sergio Perez finished fifth, advancing only one position due to Verstappen’s problems. Red Bull’s Stella noted that the RB20s struggled with tyre graining in Melbourne whereas they excelled in Bahrain due to differing circuit conditions. She highlighted the complexity of optimizing car performance across different tracks. Despite challenges, there were insights gained for future races regarding tyre behavior and management.
