Max Verstappen reclaimed the highest spot that he misplaced because of his penalty after yesterday’s qualifying in Qatar, getting the higher of George Russell off the road earlier than the Security Automotive was introduced out for an incident additional again on the opening lap.
The Dutchman executed the proper getaway, hugging the within line into Flip 1 to get forward of pole-sitter George Russell. It momentarily seemed just like the McLaren of Lando Norris would snatch the lead from each, however he in the end settled into P2.
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Additional down the sector, Nico Hulkenberg locked up and clipped Esteban Ocon, with Williams teen Franco Colapinto additionally turning into tousled within the incident.
It was a messy lap throughout the sector as Lance Stroll and Alex Albon touched at a later nook, sending the Williams spinning off monitor.
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