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AUSTRALIAN GP DRIVER RATINGS

RED BULL

MAX VERSTAPPEN

Started 1st --------------------------Result R

7 FP1 off damaged his floor on a weekend where Red Bull needed track time, but turned things around very well. Regular tyre pressure changes and increased front wing aided his pole run, with late Q3 sector-three improvements key. That was his high point before brake issue wrecked his race.

SERGIO PEREZ

Started 6th---------------Result 5th

 Given his team believes he lost 20 downforce points snaring a visor tearoff in his car’s underfloor, just as his comeback drive was gaining momentum, he’s mainly scored on qualifying. Impeded Hulkenberg early there so must pay, given he has mirrors as well as radio. Also there was a late Q3 Turn

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