F1 News, Reports and Race Results

Verstappen engine gets clean bill of health from Honda

Max Verstappen's Honda engine that powered the Red Bull RB16B that was written off in the Dutchman's crash at Silverstone two weeks ago was given the all clear by the Japanese manufacturer after Friday's opening day of running in Hungary.

The massive crash triggered by Verstappen's contact with Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix practically reduced the Dutchman's car to scrap carbon but the power unit was salvaged and sent back to Honda's base at Sakura in Japan for a thorough inspection.

The Japanese manufacturer was allowed to replace several of the engine's components but only proper running conditions would reveal if the unit could be kept in Honda's pool of hardware.

The engine was subsequently given a clean bill of health after Friday's first practice.

"It was good to see that Max is not suffering any ill effects from the Silverstone crash and we were able to check that the PU that he used in the British GP weekend is working as normal," said Honda F1 technical director Toyoharu Tanabe.

The engine is Verstappen's second complete unit of the season, with each driver allowed over the course of the year three ICEs, turbo chargers and MGU hybrid elements before grid penalties kick in.

Gallery: The beautiful wives and girlfriends of F1 drivers

Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter

Michael Delaney

Recent Posts

Coulthard calls time on F1’s engine penalties: ‘It’s a bygone era’

David Coulthard believes Formula 1 should finally consign engine-related grid penalties to history, arguing that…

6 hours ago

Hamilton rejects bad luck – takes blame for Spa troubles

Lewis Hamilton refused to blame misfortune for his Belgian Grand Prix struggles, instead pointing the…

8 hours ago

A rookie's brief moment of Formula 1 fame and glory

A genuine rookie leading on his Grand Prix debut - and in his only F1…

9 hours ago

The Eagles have landed: Celebrating Dan Gurney’s enduring legacy

Last weekend at Road America, motorsport fans gathered to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Dan…

10 hours ago

Wolff wants ‘clean, reliable’ weekend in Hungary, maximum points

Mercedes heads into the Hungarian Grand Prix with one clear mission: stop leaving points on…

11 hours ago

McLaren brings upgrades to Hungary in bid to boost momentum

McLaren will arrive at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix armed with a raft of upgrades…

12 hours ago