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What is the technical explanation behind Verstappen's problems in Bahrain?

After the Bahrain Grand Prix it became clear that Max Verstappen was facing problems during the race. A differential problem cost the Dutchman around three tenths per lap, was claimed by Helmut Marko. F1-journalist Mark Hughes explains at Formula1.com Hughes what caused Verstappen to lose those three tenths to Lewis Hamilton. Hughes explains that an open differential makes the car easy to drive. A fully closed differential regulates that the tyres have to spin at the same speed and therefore the car steers in faster. "Verstappen noticed early on that his tyres were spinning quickly on the inside of Turn 1-2, so he locked the differential a bit more. This is also what appeared on his...
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