Max Verstappen evaluated the reason why Red Bull is far from Mercedes at this start of the Formula 1 season. After the calendar opening in Australia, the Dutchman credited half to the car and half to the engine.
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At Albert Park, the four-time champion needed to make a recovery race after starting from 20th position. Over 58 laps, he climbed 14 positions and crossed the finish line in sixth, which earned him the Driver of the Day trophy.
After the race, the competitor showed himself satisfied in a way with the position of the Milton Keynes team at this first moment of the championship.
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“We have potential in the car, for sure, we know that. In terms of engine, I think we are not so bad. At the moment, I think where our pace is lacking is half and half, half car, half engine, which is not bad,” he said.
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“These are things that can be overcome; it is nothing shocking,” he added.
