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Max Verstappen's Rollercoaster at the Australian Grand Prix: From Pole Position to Dramatic Retirement

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🏎️💥Max Verstappen's race in Australia was a wild ride, starting from pole position to an unexpected retirement due to a fiery brake malfunction!🔥

Max Verstappen's journey at the Australian Grand Prix was full of twists and turns. From a spectacular start where he made a clean getaway from pole position, the race took a dramatic turn when a brake fire forced him out of the competition. The world champion's dominance was evident as he secured multiple poles, but fate had a different plan for him in Australia.

Despite his impressive performance in qualifying and the initial laps, Max Verstappen's race came to an abrupt end as he was forced to retire only four laps into the Grand Prix due to the brake issue. This unexpected turn of events left fans in shock and disappointment, witnessing the end of his winning streak in a fiery exit from the race.

On the bright side, Max Verstappen's resilience and determination were evident as he faced the challenges with composure and professionalism. The revelation of the right rear brake issue added a layer of intrigue to his early retirement, showcasing the complexities and uncertainties of Formula 1 racing.

In the aftermath of the Australian Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz's victory marked a significant moment, leading Ferrari to a remarkable one-two finish. The race not only highlighted the competitiveness of the F1 circuit but also underscored the unpredictable nature of motorsport, where anything can happen on the track.

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RACE START: Watch the getaway in Australia as Max Verstappen ... (Formula 1)

Max Verstappen made a clean getaway from pole position as the Australian Grand Prix got underway, while there was action unfolding behind him involving the ...

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F1 Australian Grand Prix: fire forces Max Verstappen out of race after ... (South China Morning Post)

World champion heard on team radio telling Red Bull engineers 'I have smoke … fire, fire, brake, my brakes'.

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Max Verstappen blitzes to Australian GP pole as Lewis Hamilton ... (The Guardian)

World champion secures 35th pole, with Carlos Sainz qualifying second and Lewis Hamilton slumping to 11th in his final Australian GP for Mercedes.

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WATCH: Drama for Max Verstappen as the world champion retires ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Max Verstappen saw his winning streak come to a dramatic end at the Australian Grand Prix after being forced to retire from the running in the opening laps ...

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'Really weird ... f***': Max opens up on shock Aus Grand Prix exit as ... (Fox Sports)

'Really weird ... f***': Max opens up on shock Aus Grand Prix exit as cause of retirement revealed.

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F1 Australian Grand Prix LIVE: Race updates as Max Verstappen ... (Yahoo Sports)

Verstappen's third pole in as many races appeared under threat with Ferrari threatening to knock the all-conquering Dutchman off his perch. But Verstappen upped ...

Brake fire ends F1 race in Australia for Max Verstappen (ABC News)

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Max Verstappen's run of nine straight victories came to a dramatic end at the Australian Grand Prix, where a brake fire ended his ...

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Max Verstappen retires from Australian GP after four laps, fans in ... (MARCA.com)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen retired from the Australian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday after his vehicle caught fire during the fourth lap if the race.

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Australian GP Qualifying: Max Verstappen claims F1 pole from ... (Sky Sports)

Ferraris challenge to Max Verstappen just falls short at the last in Melbourne as the world champion makes it three from three in 2024 qualifying; ...

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F1 Australian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen on pole ahead of Sainz ... (Inkstone)

Max Verstappen 'very satisfied' with third straight pole of the season, Carlos Sainz second for Ferrari. China's Zhou Guanyu damages front wing during ...

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Max Verstappen explains 'really weird' cause of early retirement ... (Formula 1)

Max Verstappen has explained that an issue with his right rear brake which had started at the very beginning of the Australian Grand Prix was the reason ...

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Brave Carlos Sainz leads Ferrari 1-2 in Australia after Max ... (The Straits Times)

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 24, 2024 Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. celebrates after ...

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Formula 1: Carlos Sainz wins Australian Grand Prix as Max ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Not long after he got out of the car, Verstappen said he knew something was wrong with the right rear brake as soon as the race began. MAX: "At the start ...

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Huge shock as dramatic Max Verstappen exit in Australia sees ... (PlanetF1)

Max Verstappen has become an early casualty in the Australian Grand Prix, suffering what appeared to be a mechanical failure on his Red Bull.

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Formula 1: Carlos Sainz wins Australian Grand Prix after Max ... (BBC News)

Carlos Sainz leads Charles Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two in the Australian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen's domination of Formula 1 stalls.

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Max Verstappen continues pole perfection in Australia (The Japan Times)

Red Bull's Formula One world champion Max Verstappen took pole position for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday with Carlos Sainz qualifying alongside him ...

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