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Red Bull lacking both power and downforce, says Verstappen

Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s new Formula 1 car is lacking both power and downforce, after a troubled weekend so far at the Australian Grand Prix. Although his weekend has not been helped by difficulties chasing the set-up, fifth-fastest Verstappen says he has been left in no doubt that the Milton Keynes-based outfit is not a match for Mercedes or Ferrari at the moment. “We are behind. It's lacking grip, lacking power. Bit of both,” he said. “We have to work on the car. We need more downforce, we need more grip. Tomorrow we don't have it, but for sure the factory will work hard.” Teammate Daniel Ricciardo, who spun out of Q3, added: “Coming in here, we thought - if we're within...
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