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Early Car Damage Caused Verstappen Woes During Australian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen felt damage to his RB14 caused his early spin and subsequent struggle to recover positions as the Dutchman claimed sixth place in the season opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. The Aston Martin Red Bull Racing driver had already lost out to Kevin Magnussen at the start, with the Dane sweeping around the outside of turn one as Verstappen braked to avoid contact with one of the Scuderia Ferrari’s ahead of him, but early damage made it difficult to follow, while it also made the handling of the car through the corners much more difficult. This ultimately led to Verstappen spinning on the exit of turn one and dropping down to seventh, and although he managed to get ahead...
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