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Mixed day for Max; Carlos happy

Max Verstappen endured two contrasting sessions in Melbourne on Friday while fellow F1 rookie Carlos Sainz Jr had a 'positive day'. The 17-year-old Verstappen, who is making history in Australia as he is the youngest driver to take part in a full race weekend, was sixth fastest in the morning and completed 31 laps of the Albert Park circuit. However, he only clocked six laps in the second Free Practice session after his Toro Rosso picked up a battery problem. 'This morning we were able to complete many laps and it was good for me to get used to the track,' the Dutch youngster said. 'It was a useful first practice and I was able to understand the car a bit more. I also didn’t make any...
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