It's only hours away from the first relevant session of the first Grand Prix of the season and alreay controversy is spiking up the off track narrative. It's time for F1 Today.

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Formula One defending champion Max Verstappen downplayed Red Bull's chances at Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, saying the car is slower than their rivals and still working through some issues.