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Max Verstappen’s first retirement in two years was caused by a stuck right rear brake that eventually failed at the Australian Grand Prix. The polesitter held the lead on the opening lap but compla…
Max Verstappen’s first retirement in two years was the result of a stuck right rear brake that eventually failed at the Australian Grand Prix. Despite holding the lead on the opening lap, he noticed the car behaving strangely, allowing Carlos Sainz to overtake due to the malfunction. Smoke began to emerge from the right rear corner, leading to Verstappen having to slow down, with the brake catching fire in the pit entry. Verstappen expressed his understanding of the situation, considering Red Bull’s strong reliability record and the inevitability of mechanical failures. He explained that the brake issue made the car feel unbalanced, affecting his performance during the race. Although disappointed by the retirement, he remains positive about the team’s overall performance and aims to learn from the incident for future races.
