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Max Verstappen Wins First Red Bull GP
Max Verstappen wins Red Bull's first race with new power unit after chaotic Bahrain GP start.
In brief
Max Verstappen wins Red Bull's first race with new power unit after chaotic Bahrain GP start. Max Verstappen secured Red Bull's first Formula 1 win using its own power unit after a power loss at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Bahrain GP Start
Max Verstappen started from pole position but dropped back after Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell overtook him at the race start.
Power Unit Issue
Verstappen described a temporary loss of power at the start due to the new power unit requiring time to activate.
First Red Bull Win
Verstappen claimed his first Formula 1 victory of the season and Red Bull's first win with its own power unit.
Race Conditions
The race was delayed by one hour and forty minutes due to heavy rainfall, making the start 'hectic'.
Post-Race Interview
Verstappen called the win 'incredible' and 'pretty impressive' after Red Bull's first year with its own power unit.
Expert Reaction
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle called the victory 'hugely impressive' for Red Bull's power unit project.
The key point
Max Verstappen secured Red Bull's first Formula 1 win using its own power unit after a power loss at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
