Max Verstappen Is Facing Career-Changing Win At The Australian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen has never won the Australian Grand Prix.

Two-time F1 champion Max Verstappen will be looking to turn things around for the upcoming Australian Grand Prix. The Belgian-Dutch driver has repeatedly run into trouble at Albert Park, despite showing fantastic performance at the majority of tracks throughout his career. Melbourne seems to cast a spell on the reigning world champion, with an average of fewer than six points per race.

As the odds-on favourite to extend his championship lead, Verstappen's fortunes in Australia remain unpredictable.

In 2022, Verstappen faced defeat in Australia, with Charles Leclerc's pole position stealing the spotlight and a fuel leak forcing his retirement. The 2020 and 2021 Australian GPs were cancelled due to COVID-19, leaving fans wondering what could have been.

2019 saw Verstappen secure his first and only Melbourne podium, offering a ray of hope amid Mercedes' dominance. In 2018, he demonstrated his growing skills but finished sixth after a costly error. 

The 2017 race revealed a parched Verstappen, who completed the race without a drinks bottle, adding to his Australian intrigue. In 2016, his fiery temper emerged after a botched pit stop led to a disappointing finish. 

Lastly, his 2015 debut was marred by an engine failure that foreshadowed his Melbourne struggles. Through it all, Verstappen's Australian adventures continue to captivate fans with their playful unpredictability.

Max Verstappen's Australian Grand Prix history is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, marked by a curious 'Melbourne curse'. As the young champion continues to dominate the world of Formula 1, fans eagerly await the day he can finally conquer the enigmatic Australian circuit. 

Fans will be eagerly waiting to see if this weekend will put an end to Verstappen's 'Melbourne curse'. Red Bull have put 1-2 finishes at both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, so they will be pushing for a similar result in Australia.