Verstappen Gets New Engine for Baku Race, No Penalty Incurred

The Red Bull team made several component changes, including the internal combustion engine and turbocharger, to Max Verstappen's car ahead of today's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Yesterday, the Dutchman experienced issues with his power unit during qualifying in Baku, leaving him in a disappointing eighth place, despite showing strong pace in practice sessions. Consequently, Red Bull opted for these changes, which will not incur a penalty for their driver.

Firstly, all replaced components are within the season's limited allocation, not additional parts. Secondly, these changes were made with permission from the FIA, ensuring no breach of parc fermé regulations.