Verstappen gets new engine parts and replaces his exhaust (again)

23 March at 03:03

GPblog.com

Max Verstappen has a completely new engine for the Australian Grand Prix. The Dutchman replaced his exhaust system earlier in the weekend, but now almost all parts of his engine in the back of the RB20 are being replaced.

On Saturday, the FIA reported five new engine components for Max Verstappen. The Dutchman gets a new internal combustion engine (ICE), turbocharger (TC), MGU-H, MGU-K and new exhaust system. That exhaust system was already replaced prior to the weekend, so Verstappen is already on his third exhaust system. Only the Energy Store and Control Electronics has Verstappen not yet replaced.

Verstappen replaces engine parts

For Verstappen, apart from the exhaust system, it is only the first time he has received new engine parts for his car. As a result, he is not yet running into a penalty in Australia. However, Verstappen is one of the first drivers to need new parts this early.

Verstappen is not the only one who will start qualifying with new parts. Alexander Albon will also get a new internal combustion engine (ICE), turbocharger (TC), MGU-H, MGU-K and new exhaust system. The Thai driver replaced all these parts after his crash in the first free practice session. Albon will use the chassis of teammate Logan Sargeant, but with his 'own' engine parts.