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Verstappen explains why he didn't complete a lap in Russian GP qualifying

Article To news overview © Pirelli Max Verstappen says Red Bull wanted to save the car which is why he did not complete a lap in qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix. Verstappen will start at the back of the grid for Sunday's race because he has taken a fourth power unit which has trigged a grid penalty. The championship leader completed an out lap in Q1 but returned back to the pit lane early in the session. "I'll start last anyway, which is why it made more sense for us to save the car," told Sky Sports. "It was pointless for me to do more laps today, because tomorrow it will be dry. "According to the weather predictions we have received, it is certain that it will...
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