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Horner: We run the same engine modes in qualy and race

It is no secret this year that when Mercedes and Ferrari enter the last phase of qualifying they have an extra mode whereby they can dial up the power on their engines, releasing a handy bunch of horses for their drivers to maximise during their final runs in Q2 and Q3. This is a luxury that Red Bull does not enjoy with their TAG Heuer (Renault) power units. Instead according to team chief Max Horner, Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo, have to make do with the same engine modes they use in the race. A little like going to a gun-fight with a knife. Horner told reporters after the race at Suzuka, 'We ran in the same modes in the race that we do in qualifying.' 'This circuit is particularly...
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