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Honda engine survived 51G Verstappen crash

Jul.29 Max Verstappen's Honda engine appears to have survived the huge 51G crash that left him briefly hospitalised after contact with Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone. 'Thank God the engine can be used again,' Red Bull top official Dr Helmut Marko revealed to RTL. The team has estimated the damage bill at between EUR 750,000 and 1.5 million in the new budget cap era, but the apparent survival of the power unit is at least good news for the championship leaders. 'The power unit was sent to Sakura for a thorough inspection,' a Honda spokesman told Japanese media. 'Some parts were replaced without breaking the FIA seals, which is allowed by the rules. 'So we will be using this power unit on...
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