Elevated into the lead when McLaren's "panicked", Max Verstappen says Red Bull had to "gamble" at the Australian Grand Prix.

After struggling with setup issues through Australian Grand Prix practice, Max Verstappen was surprised by his Red Bull car's performance on Saturday as the Formula One defending champion took third place in qualifying for the season-opening race.

Red Bull have decided to replace two parts on Max Verstappen's car entering Sunday's Australian GP. The Dutchman does not have to worry about a grid penalty however. On the other hand, Oliver Bearman will start from the pit lane after Haas' changes.

Formula One defending champion Max Verstappen downplayed Red Bull's chances at Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, saying the car is slower than their rivals and still working through some issues.

Toto Wolff has issued an update regarding his Mercedes team's pursuit of Red Bull F1 star Max Verstappen . Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has slammed the FIA for their latest switch on attitudes towards flexible wing designs used on Formula 1 cars.

Formula 1 reigning champion Max Verstappen has reportedly 'declined' to participate in TikTok videos for Red Bull's social media platforms. The 27-year-old Dutchman, known for his light-hearted content and meme reenactments, has allegedly suggested that new team-mate Liam Lawson should take over these duties.

Max Verstappen will start the Australian Grand Prix in fifth and it's claimed the Red Bull driver has made a demand of the team's social media department.