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Verstappen’s Win Streak Ends with Fiery DNF at Australian GP

1 years ago By Sports Desk

The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix was the scene of an abrupt end to championship leader Max Verstappen’s impressive winning streak. The Dutchman’s bid for ten consecutive victories was cut short by brake problems as his Red Bull car burst into flames.

Verstappen, who took pole position in qualifying, took the lead early in the race, showing his determination to continue his winning streak. But the race lasted only three laps before the car’s brakes caught fire.

Carlos Sainz took advantage of the opportunity to take victory at the Australian Grand Prix after Verstappen missed the podium. The Spaniard, who is back on track after undergoing appendicitis surgery, ruled Ferrari out of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Sainz’s victory not only ended Verstappen’s impressive winning streak, but also shed new light on the Formula 1 world championship, which until then had been dominated by the Red Bull driver.

The incident in Melbourne marked the end of a remarkable run of 43 races without a DNF for Verstappen, who has not retired since the same circuit in 2022. The Red Bull team will now have to carefully investigate what caused the brake problem. To prevent similar situations from happening in the future.

Meanwhile, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and George Russell battled it out in Melbourne at the weekend. Both British drivers failed to finish the race, with Hamilton suffering engine trouble on lap 17 and Russell crashing on the perfect lap.

On the other hand, McLaren’s Lando Norris had a promising weekend, taking his first podium of the season in third behind Leclerc. Norris’ strong performance adds a new dimension to the battle in the Formula 1 pack and highlights McLaren’s continued progress this season.

As the next race approaches, the Formula 1 community will be eager to see how Verstappen and Red Bull react after their defeat in Australia. With multiple drivers and teams fighting for victory and podium places, the race for the World Cup is more exciting than ever.

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