"Verstappen's Misfortune: From Smoke and Fire to Early Retirement at Australian Grand Prix"

Max Verstappen's tough outing at the Australian Grand Prix saw his Red Bull Racing car spew black smoke and catch fire, forcing him to retire from the race due to a stuck rear brake that led to increasing temperatures and the subsequent fire. Despite his disappointment, Carlos Sainz won the race, with Charles Leclerc finishing second and Lando Norris in third. Lewis Hamilton also faced engine trouble, finishing in 18th place, while teammate George Russell had a dramatic crash on the last lap.