Max Verstappen believes it is worth Honda taking on grid penalties at some events this year if it ensures the manufacturer can close on its Formula 1 rivals. Honda has introduced its Spec 2 engine for this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix in the wake of detecting a quality control issue on Daniil Kvyat’s power unit in China. It means Red Bull’s drivers are on their second Internal Combustion Engines of the season while Toro Rosso’s duo are onto their third – and final – permitted component. If a driver takes on a fourth ICE in one season they will be hit with either a five- or 10-place grid penalty, depending on other circumstances. “I am really...
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