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Strategic Pit Stop Choices and Unexpected Rain: Max Verstappen’s Tale at the 2025 Australian GP

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 16, 2025
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Strategic Pit Stop Choices and Unexpected Rain: Max Verstappen’s Tale at the 2025 Australian GP

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 16, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen after finishing second in the Australian Grand Prix as France swimmer Leon Marchand looks on REUTERS/Mark Peterson

In an enthralling turn of events at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen managed to secure a second-place finish, a significant improvement over his 2024 performance marred by mechanical issues. The Red Bull racing car didn’t exhibit its usual dominant speed, making Verstappen’s performance even more noteworthy.

The Dutch dynamo commenced the race from the third position, but he swiftly overtook Oscar Piastri within the first two corners. However, a later oversight allowed Piastri to reclaim his position, only for the tables to turn again on the 45th lap. Both McLaren drivers found themselves in the gravel at Turn 12, providing Verstappen an opportunity to advance as Piastri struggled to rejoin the race.

As the weather took a turn for the worse, Lando Norris made a dash for the pit to equip intermediate tyres. Verstappen, on the other hand, chose to continue on his mediums, although he eventually had to switch to slicks. Despite this seeming disadvantage, the chaotic nature of the race saw other cars losing more time on tyre changes, especially during an extended safety car period. This allowed Verstappen to remain hot on Norris’ heels.

In a post-race interview with Total-Motorsport.com and other media outlets, Verstappen defended his call. “I thought it was quite a sensible call with 15 or 16 laps to go. Then, of course, it started to rain. I saw them go off in front of me; I kept it clean,” he explained. His decision to stay out was based on the fact that only three corners were wet, while the rest of the track remained dry.

However, Verstappen’s strategy did not pan out as expected. The rain intensified, necessitating a pit stop for him and his Red Bull team. Despite this, Verstappen managed to maintain his race position. “I think in hindsight, it wouldn’t have mattered if I would have boxed together with Lando, it would have been P2 if I would have boxed, the next lap would have been P2 and the lap that I boxed I was also P2 so we tried, we tried something else. It might have worked this time. I mean, in a way, it didn’t work, but we didn’t lose any positions so it’s fine,” he reflected.

The Australian GP did not start on a promising note for Verstappen, with the world champion struggling for pace in the practice sessions. He was markedly outperformed by the McLaren drivers on Saturday. Despite these challenges, he expressed satisfaction with his finishing position and the points he secured, particularly in light of his withdrawal from the previous season’s race at Albert Park.

“Basically McLaren just took off. So we still have a lot of work to do to fight for a win, but I’m very happy that we are second here. It’s basically one place better than we should have been, and it’s 18 more points than I had last year at this track,” Verstappen concluded. This post-race analysis underscores his determination and strategic thinking, hinting at more exciting races to come.

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