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Verstappen to start from back in Russia due to PU change

Max Verstappen will start the Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid as a result of exceeding power unit components. The Red Bull driver lost a power unit due to damage sustained in the crash at the British Grand Prix, meaning he would need to take a fourth engine at some stage in the season. Already with a three-place grid penalty from Monza, added to the performance of the Mercedes drivers in Russia and with an extremely wet qualifying session predicted that could mix up the grid, the team has opted to make the change this weekend. Verstappen has taken a brand-new Honda power unit featuring all components, meaning he will have an extra component of the updated Energy Store...
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