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Red Bull replace two parts on Verstappen's car, Norris with a single change
Red Bull have decided to replace two parts on Max Verstappen's car entering Sunday's Australian GP. The Dutchman does not have to worry about a grid penalty however. On the other hand, Oliver Bearman will start from the pit lane after Haas' changes.
Ahead of the first Grand Prix of the 2025 season, the FIA have shared the list of parts the teams motified. Lando Norris has a new 'ICE sump rubber', while Verstappen has two parts changed: the 'LHS and RHS CAC returnt pipes' and the 'LHS lift pump and tower assembly'.
Where does Bearman start?
Verstappen could avoid penalties for these changes on two conditions: the car's reliability would be in danger, and the team have the same version ready. Both have been completed by the Austrians. Moreover, changes have been made to Andrea Kimi Antonelli's, Fernando Alonso's and Jack Doohan's cars among others. Liam Lawson got a new rear wing and beam wing, and will start from the pit lane.
Bearman, starting from the pit lane, now has a new gearbox, after he could not shift into fourth gear in qualifying. He received a penalty for the modification of his setup.
This article was written in collaboration with Tim Kraaij
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