Honda has confirmed that the second engines of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have been withdrawn from Red Bull's pool of units, which almost guarantees a grid penalty for both drivers in the second half of the season. In Hungary, Honda initially believed that the engine fitted to Verstappen's damaged car at Silverstone had survived the crash. However, an inspection after qualifying prompted the Japanese manufacturer to replace the unit. But more engine trauma was in order for Red Bull, with Perez's inadvertent involvement in the first corner mayhem at the Hungaroring leaving the Mexican's car and engine also heavily damaged. Honda's final assessment of both power units – the second...
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