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Max Verstappen enjoyed a successful first day behind the wheel of his new Red Bull car with a strong lap time to finish top of the timesheets.
Max Verstappen feels comfortable driving the RB20 after its season debut in Bahrain, completing an impressive 143 laps during pre-season testing. He set the fastest lap time, over a second ahead of the competition. Coming off a dominant season with 19 race victories, Verstappen is optimistic about the new campaign. Red Bull is expected to be a frontrunner again, and Verstappen is pleased with the car’s performance so far. He is eager for the upcoming season and anticipates a competitive car at his disposal. Make sure you have the 2024 F1 calendar handy to stay up to date with all the action!