F1
Red Bull to Replace Engine Parts After Verstappen's Failed Qualification
Red Bull Racing will replace several engine components of Max Verstappen following his disappointing qualifying performance in Baku, where he qualified eighth due to issues with the combustion engine and a depleted battery. Verstappen lost speed on straights and finished 1.5 seconds behind pole-sitter George Russell, stating that the battery issue prevented him from pushing during his final lap. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies expressed confidence that Verstappen can still fight for a podium finish after the repairs. Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar starts fourth, and championship leader Kimi Antonelli must start sixteenth after crashing in Q1.
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