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Verstappen: Honda upgrade for reliability rather than performance

Max Verstappen says Honda’s first engine upgrade of the 2019 Formula 1 season will bring greater reliability over outright performance gains and duly backs the changes even if it leaves him expose to potential grid penalties later in the season. All Honda-powered cars will be given a ‘Spec 2’ Honda power unit update at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as the Japanese manufacturer accelerates its development plan during its new partnership with Red Bull and Toro Rosso. Verstappen says the upgrade will bring reliability and greater durability, which he hopes translates into a longer engine life, but isn’t expecting a big jump in terms performance. “It is mainly about reliability and...
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