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Podcast: Do the red flag rules need to change after Melbourne?

RacingNews365.com journalists Michael Butterworth and Dieter Rencken join Balve Bains to assess all the major talking points from a hectic Australian Grand Prix.

Red flags, restarts and robust Mercedes couldn't prevent Max Verstappen from taking Formula 1 victory at a chaotic Australian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen recovered from a slow start take his first Melbourne win, as restart madness ensued in the closing stages of the race. With the race having a record-breaking three red flag periods, many have questioned if the preference for 'standing' restarts has become too much for the sport. Joining host Balve Baines to discuss the talking points from the Australian Grand Prix are RacingNews365.com journalist Michael Butterworth and Dieter Rencken, Editorial Director of RacingNews365.com . With Mercedes showing their strongest pace of the season so far, is there a greater hope of a 2023 recovery than first thought? What rules should be amended for the red flag periods? Can McLaren start an upwards trajectory after their double-points haul? All this and more, on this edition of the RacingNews365.com F1 podcast!

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