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    Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is disgruntled with the new Formula One cars after a sixth to open the season at the Australian Grand Prix

    Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is disgruntled with the new Formula One cars after a sixth to open the season at the Australian Grand Prix


    The four-time champion started from 20th after crashing in qualifying.

    Verstappen explains his outing.



    George Russell claimed a win from pole for a Mercedes 1-2 finish, with Kimi Antonelli runner-up.

    Liam Lawson came 13th.

    Six drivers failed to complete the race.

    MOTORSPORT WITH THE NEW CRC CERAMIC ARMOUR.  FOR THAT SHOWROOM FINISH

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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