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Max Verstappen is hopeful the Australian Grand Prix will feature less red flags than were required last season but predicts tyre management will be a struggle.
Max Verstappen is expecting tough tyre management at the Australian Grand Prix and hopes for fewer red flags compared to last year’s race. Despite starting from pole position, he aims to replicate his 10 consecutive victories on Sunday. Last year, he won by a small margin due to multiple red flags at the Albert Park Circuit. Verstappen is indifferent to the winning margin but wishes for smoother race operations this year for the fans’ sake. Despite Ferrari’s strong performance, Red Bull has improved throughout the event, setting the stage for a challenging race with softer tire compounds. Viewers can find top F1 content on YouTube with RacingNews365’s expert commentary and analysis.