13/04/2025 15:56
It has been confirmed that Red Bull has replaced several parts on
Max Verstappen's car ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. All the
changes are in accordance of article 40.3 of the sporting
regulations, meaning the Dutchman will not receive a grid penalty.
The majority of the changes that Red Bull has made are to do with
Verstappen's brakes, which he had been struggling with throughout
the weekend at the Bahrain International Circuit. Red Bull has
replaced the front and rear brake friction material on Verstappen's
RB21, with parameter changes having also been made for the new
brake friction material. In addition, Verstappen's left hand side
rear brake cooling caliper spat has been replaced, as has his front
right hand side brake sensor. Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut
Marko confirmed after qualifying that the team w as set to talk to
the FIA about Verstappen's car , due to a brake-related issue which
saw him qualify in seventh.
