Red Bull brake supplier refuses to take responsibility for Max Verstappen’s Australian GP retirement

Max Verstappen's Australian GP was cut-short due to a brake failure in his car, However, brake supplier Brembo has made it clear that this issue was caused by Red Bull.

Red Bull brake supplier refuses to take responsibility for Max Verstappen’s Australian GP retirement

Adrian Newey and Max Verstappen (Via: Imago, X/Sky Sportz, screenshot)

The Australian GP was brought to a disappointing end for the reigning world champion Max Verstappen. The Dutchman was on the trajectory to match his world record for ten consecutive race wins. However, a brake failure caused his brakes to burn and hence Verstappen retired on the third lap. This caused some backlash towards Red Bull’s brake supplier Brembo.

Max Verstappen‘s RB20 was equipped with another engine as well for the Australian GP. However, the braking issues were imminent from the first lap according to the data. Brembo issued a public statement and took no responsibility for the incident. The company claimed that the issues caused to Verstappen and even Charles Leclerc were not linked to anomalies in Brembo components.

There is no direct responsibility on our part. After an investigation conducted at Red Bull and Ferrari, we verified that the problems encountered by Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc they are not linked to anomalies of Brembo components or to malfunctions of materials
Brembo official told GPBlog.
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Additionally, Brembo asserted that issues in both cases were from the incorrect choice of configuration for the challenger. Hence, there was no direct involvement of the Italian manufacturer in either of the cases. As a result, Red Bull would have to investigate the issues caused regarding the braking and ensure that such issues are not repeated in the further races.

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In both cases, the problem arose from an incorrect choice of the team regarding the configuration of the car, therefore there is no direct responsibility for Brembo in any of the cases.
Brembo official declared.

Max Verstappen ‘gutted’ after retiring from Australia GP

Verstappen took to X to share his feelings regarding the unwarranted retirement from the Australian GP. Verstappen asserted how he was ‘gutted’ by the entire ordeal. However, all this was part of racing in Formula 1 according to the Dutchman. Additionally, the three-time world champion mentioned that the team and he would be looking forward to racing at the Japanese GP.

Gutted, unfortunately this is part of racing, onward to Suzuka
Verstappen shared on @Max33Verstappen/X.
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Max Verstappen ( Image via IMAGO)

The end of the Australian GP was disappointing for the reigning world champion. However, during the race weekend, the Dutchman mentioned that the start of the season was one of the best so far. Additionally, the car was great in balance and the team operated without many mistakes. Hence, the 26-year-old is content with his prospects at Red Bull and will continue to race for the constructor.

I think it's definitely been the best start so far to a year for me personally in the car. [It's] just a good balance, but I think also as a team we operated really well without too many mistakes. So, of course, [I'm] very happy with that, and I hope that we can continue that way.
Verstappen said, as reported by mirror.co.uk.

Additionally, Red Bull’s dominant RB20 chassis has provided the drivers with a smooth sailing ride during the race weekend. Hence, the team will return back to their winning ways by the Japanese GP. Verstappen had also promised to bounce back from the disappointing weekend by the coming race.

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