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Verstappen surprised by Red Bull race pace
Max Verstappen says he was surprised that he was able to keep up with the Ferrari of Kimi Raikkonen in the Australian Grand Prix, after qualifying suggested that Red Bull would struggle to take the fight to the cars ahead. Verstappen played a pivotal part in the race, as he was able to keep Lewis Hamilton behind him after the Mercedes driver pitted. Later he closed in on Raikkonen, but the Dutchman was forced to back off in the closing laps as he suffered brake problems, with TV pictures showing clouds of carbon dust coming off the car. Having closed to within 1.4s, he let the gap to go out to 6.4s by the flag. "I think I can be pleased," said Verstappen. "I had Kimi in front...
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