Red Bull reveal extent of damage to Max Verstappen car
Red Bull disclosed that Max Verstappen’s car sustained enough damage during practice at the Australian Grand Prix to require significant attention from the team.
Verstappen’s car veered off track at Turn 10, causing substantial damage to the floor and dispersing carbon fiber debris.
Despite the setback, chief engineer Paul Monaghan reassured that the damage was reparable and not overly severe.
Verstappen finished sixth in practice, trailing behind pace-setter Oscar Piastri, who clocked the fastest lap time of the day.
Red Bull’s performance with their new power unit and car design was commended by Monaghan, highlighting a positive start to the season despite minor setbacks.
The team’s primary focus going forward is to optimize the car’s performance for both qualifying and race scenarios, emphasizing the importance of consistency and precision in their approach.
