WATCH: A huge puff of smoke comes out of Max Verstappen’s RB20 upon Australian GP retirement, video goes viral

Max Verstappen retired from the Australian GP on lap four of the race.

WATCH: A huge puff of smoke comes out of Max Verstappen’s RB20 upon Australian GP retirement, video goes viral

Max Verstappen (Imago, X/Matt, screenshot)

Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, did not have the best of outings during the recently concluded Australian GP. After starting from P1, he retired from the race on lap four because of an engine issue!

While the event turned out to be a huge disappointment for Verstappen, what has amassed immense attention on the web is the clip of the huge puff of smoke that came off his RB20 when he was coming into the pits.

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The clip has gone viral all over the globe and the die hard fans of the sport have jumped on to the various social media handles to share their reactions. Red Bull, overall, had a tough outing during the Australian GP weekend.

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Sergio Perez, the other Red Bull driver, despite his best efforts was only able to bring in a fifth place finish behind the two McLaren’s and Ferrari’s. Max Verstappen was running a new PU during the 58-lap Albert Park event.

Max Verstappen gives his take on Australian GP DNF

While Max Verstappen’s retirement at Albert Park has made immense noise, he has shed light on the problem that ultimately led to his DNF. In the Dutchman’s opinion, things were not right on his RB20 even before the lights went out!

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Max Verstappen ( Image via IMAGO)

After his retirement, the 26-year-old explained the reason behind his tough outing.

We could see in the data that from the start the right rear brake locked. As soon as the lights went off the right brake stuck on, so the car was hard to drive from word go - very snappy in corners. If the brake is stuck on, that doesn't help.
Max Verstappen said in the pits

F1 saw a new race winner after a very long time because of Max Verstappen’s Australian GP retirement. However, one has to remember that he still has the fastest car underneath him and thus, will come roaring back during next month’s Japanese GP.

The recent Melbourne outing was not in the script for Verstappen, but knowing his might in the sport, he will make a solid comeback. After the Australian GP, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc is only six points behind the Dutchman in the Driver’s Championship.

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