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Max Verstappen's Shocking Exit at the Australian Grand Prix: What Went Wrong?

Carlos Sainz Australian Grand Prix - Brake Issues - Carlos Sainz - Ferrari - Formula 1 - Max Verstappen - Race Victories

Find out the dramatic cause behind Max Verstappen's early retirement and Carlos Sainz's remarkable comeback at the F1 Australian GP!

In a dramatic turn of events at the Australian Grand Prix, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz stunned the crowd with a remarkable comeback, securing a victory after a challenging recovery from surgery. This unexpected win came after Red Bull's superstar, Max Verstappen, faced an early retirement due to an issue with his right rear brake that plagued him from the race's start. Verstappen expressed his frustration over the 'really weird' cause that forced him out of the competition.

As Sainz celebrated his well-deserved win, Max Verstappen revealed the shocking details behind his exit, attributing his retirement to the ongoing issues with his right rear brake. Despite a strong start, the brake problem ultimately ended Verstappen's bid for success at the Australian Grand Prix.

The Australian GP witnessed a Ferrari one-two finish, with Carlos Sainz leading teammate Charles Leclerc to the podium. This unexpected outcome marked a significant shift in Formula 1 dynamics as Max Verstappen's dominance faced a temporary stall.

Max Verstappen's nine-race winning streak came to a dramatic halt as a brake fire abruptly ended his race in Australia. This unexpected event left fans and experts questioning the impact on the championship standings, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.

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Formula 1 Australian GP result: Carlos Sainz wins; Max Verstappen ... (New Zealand Herald)

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz has made a remarkable comeback from surgery to win a dramatic Australian Grand Prix, after Red Bull superstar Max Verstappen's bid to ...

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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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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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'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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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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F1 Australian Grand Prix: Carlos Sainz wins, Max Verstappen and ... (ABC News)

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz wins the Australian Grand Prix, after Max Verstappen retired after five laps with his rear brakes catching fire.

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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