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Verstappen explains terrible ultrasoft pace

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has confirmed that Max Verstappen was ordered to relent on his engine towards the climax of the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday as, when it became clear he wouldn't win, the team wanted to save the power unit for future races. Verstappen, who was celebrating his 21st birthday, was in blistering form in Sochi and, after starting at the back of the grid due to a penalty, quickly shot up the rankings to finish fifth. The Dutchman managed to lead the race for a decent period after an extended stint on soft tyres, but was forced to hold back on the demands of his Red Bull car following a pit change to ultrasofts as the team could start to see worrying wear and tear,...
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