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Martinez/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images After Max Verstappen reported an unusual noise from his RB20's power unit during FP2 in Mexico, Red Bull has initiated an investigation to identify the ...

Max Verstappen may face a grid penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix due to engine issues experienced during the tumultuous Mexico race.

Max Verstappen switches to a new engine for the Mexican Grand Prix after Red Bull identified mechanical issues during practice.

While Red Bull replaced the problematic power unit with an older one to avoid the penalty, this temporary fix proved insufficient to sustain him for the remainder of the 24-race season.

And as for the engine: we don't know exactly what the cause is yet." If Red Bull is forced to change the power unit on Verstappen’s RB20, he would face a five-place grid penalty as a result.

The Dutchman was unhappy with his power unit in the first practice session of the Mexican Grand Prix weekend. Red Bull persisted with it for FP2 later in the day but again he reported hearing a ...