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The Red Bull Formula 1 team admits Max Verstappen’s retirement from the Australian Grand Prix prevented it from validating if
The Austrian outfit led by Verstappen continued its dominance in the early races of the 2024 season with consecutive 1-2 finishes in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The team, however, faced challenges with Red Bull seemingly trailing behind Ferrari during practices at Albert Park until minor tweaks improved Verstappen’s performance leading to pole position. Unfortunately, Verstappen’s chances of winning were halted when a stuck right-rear brake forced him to retire on Lap 4. Red Bull team boss Horner expressed optimism about the competitive showing in race conditions following the fixes made to counter their setbacks. Ferrari’s strong performance with a 1-2 finish and the fastest lap narrowed the gap with Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship, setting the stage for a thrilling season with 21 races ahead.
