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Red Bull has made major changes to Max Verstappen’s car overnight ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.
Red Bull has conducted a power unit change for Max Verstappen’s car ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, including a new combustion engine, turbocharger, MGU-H, and MGU-K unit.
Verstappen will not receive a grid penalty despite using components from his season’s allocation.
The Dutch driver, 25 points behind leader Lando Norris, aims to stay in the title fight at the upcoming race.
Verstappen faces a tough challenge after qualifying behind both McLaren drivers and starting from third on the grid.
Should he finish behind Norris, Verstappen will be out of the championship battle.
McLaren also made changes to their cars with Norris receiving a rear brake duct deflector adjustment and Piastri a new engine exhaust heat shield, both without penalties.
