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Verstappen reverts to older Honda engine following anomaly

Red Bull has mounted an older engine and previously used elements on Max Verstappen's RB16 aftre Honda identified an issue in the power unit's data ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.

Red Bull executed the changes - that included swapping the ICE, turbocharger and MGU-H and MHU-K components - under Parc Fermé conditions but Verstappen will receive no grid penalty for the modifications.

"After spotting an anomaly on the data from Max's PU we decided it would be best to change it to a previously used PU for the race and were granted permission to do so by the FIA," a Red Bull spokesperson told Motorsport.com. 

Furthermore, Racing Point's Sergio Perez has taken a new Mercedes energy store and control electronics ahead of the race, but the changes did not warrant a grid drop for the Mexican.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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