Honda problems for Red Bull: Perez gets new engine parts!

28 March 2021 at 15:10

Last update 28 March 2021 at 16:08

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Sergio Perez's car is being worked on an hour before the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Red Bull Racing team has reportedly spotted some things in the data, leading to the decision to replace parts of the power unit shortly before the first race of the year.

That's what the well-informed Albert Fabrega, journalist for the Spanish Movistar, reports. The changes seem to be precautionary. The RB16B of the Mexican will be ready in time, so Perez can just start. A grid penalty will not follow.

For Honda it is a new setback after the problems of Pierre Gasly on Saturday. Like the Frenchman of AlphaTauri, Perez gets a new energy store and a new ICE. Electrical problems seem to be the cause.

Honda engine of Perez

Ojo que hay problemas en el coche de Checo Pérez. El coche estará listo para tomar la salida. Algún cambio en elementos Unidad Potencia.

Problems on Checo Perez car. Car will be ready start the race. Some change on the power unit side. pic.twitter.com/6QA0eSfHJQ
— Albert Fabrega (@AlbertFabrega) March 28, 2021