P1racenews AI automatic summary:
12 races down, 12 to go. No way Max Verstappen can get through the rest of the season without this happening.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned that Max Verstappen will likely have to take a power unit penalty at some point this season. Sergio Perez received new power unit components, pushing him to the limit of allowances. Red Bull opted for further components, resulting in a pit lane start penalty for Perez. Verstappen is nearing a penalty as well, with all six components almost used up. Horner acknowledged that Verstappen may need to take a penalty in the second half of the season, impacting his title defense. Despite challenges, Red Bull continues to work on development and aims to maximize gains for the remainder of the season.
