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Max Verstappen has taken on a new engine ahead of qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen has put in a new power unit for the rest of the Australian Grand Prix weekend, following a mistake that damaged his floor and chassis during practice sessions at Albert Park in Melbourne. Despite finishing second fastest in final practice, he had to change engines as a consequence of the incident. The Red Bull driver ran wide at Turn 10 during FP1, causing the initial damage. This engine change now puts Verstappen on his second of four engines for the season, earlier than expected. With Verstappen leading the F1 championship, the team hopes to minimize any potential setbacks this may cause. Be sure to catch the top F1 content on YouTube through RacingNews365 for the latest news, insights, podcasts, and analysis across the record-breaking 24-race calendar.
