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Van Haren: Red Bull opts to change Verstappen’s engine after Friday problems

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Erik van Haren, cited in RacingNews365’s Saturday live coverage, says Red Bull has decided to change Max Verstappen’s engine after Friday problems, seeking to avoid risking a power-unit failure. The liveblog said a start from the back of the grid was likely.

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Erik van Haren, cited in RacingNews365’s Saturday live coverage, reported that Red Bull had decided to change Max Verstappen’s engine after problems emerged on Friday, to avoid risking a power-unit failure during the São Paulo Grand Prix weekend.

Verstappen had finished third twice on Friday. The liveblog said the change made a start from the back of the grid likely for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

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  1. SOURCELive derde vrije training F1 GP Brazilië 2026 in São PauloRacingNews365 Nederland