Max Verstappen has clarified that an issue with his right-rear brake, which arose right at the start of the Australian Grand Prix, led to his early exit from the race. Initially, the Red Bull driver appeared to have a smooth start from pole position, maintaining the lead. However, a moment on Lap 2 allowed Carlos Sainz to overtake him. Shortly afterwards, smoke began emanating from the rear of Verstappen’s RB20, prompting him to slowly return to the pits and retire from the race, marking his first retirement in two years. Verstappen’s last did-not-finish (DNF) was at the Australian Grand Prix in 2022. When asked about the frustration of experiencing his first retirement since then, the 26-year-old remarked, “Yeah, it’s not ideal. Of course, you always want to complete the races, but it’s a mechanical sport. These things unfortunately happen, but I think it’s most important that we understand why it happened.” Verstappen was not the sole driver to retire from the race; Lewis Hamilton also faced a mechanical issue that forced him to exit the track on Lap 17. Carlos Sainz achieved a remarkable victory, his third in F1, as Max Verstappen’s 43-lap streak ended abruptly at the Australian Grand Prix. Just over two weeks prior, Sainz underwent an appendix operation, causing him to miss the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Despite not being 100 percent fit, Sainz returned to the cockpit of his Ferrari and managed to secure the win, despite experiencing discomfort due to the extreme G-forces.
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