Crimson Bull Racing has changed 4 key energy unit parts for Max Verstappen forward of the Components 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Verstappen demonstrated robust tempo all through follow round Baku, with the Dutchman that includes within the high three throughout all three periods. Nevertheless, that tempo appeared to vanish when the grid headed into qualifying on Saturday.
The four-time World Champion struggled with energy deployment points all through the session, unable to match the straight-line velocity of his rivals. Verstappen in the end certified eighth, five-tenths behind his Crimson Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar.
Forward of at this time’s race, Crimson Bull fitted Verstappen’s automotive with a brand new inner combustion engine (ICE), turbocharger (TC), exhaust system (EXH) and an extra energy unit element (PU-ANC).
Crucially for Verstappen, all 4 replacements come from inside his allotted pool of energy unit parts. The modifications don’t set off a grid penalty, permitting the Dutchman to begin at this time’s race from eighth on the grid.
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