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Max Verstappen has revealed that the right rear brake was “stuck” on his Red Bull Formula 1 car from the
The Dutchman started from pole position but was overtaken in the DRS zone on the second lap due to complaints about his RB20 feeling loose. Smoke started to billow from Verstappen’s car, leading to his retirement with brakes on fire. Verstappen revealed he was struggling with brake issues from the beginning, allowing Sainz to overtake him on Lap 2. Despite the disappointment, Max stated he felt confident he could have won the race due to a good balance in the car. The three-time World Champion expressed readiness to bounce back in Suzuka and reflected on the inevitability of a retirement in competitive racing. Max emphasized the importance of understanding the cause of the technical failure for future improvements.
