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Verstappen has little chance in Russia: 'Mercedes looks really strong'

The spectators at this year's Russian Grand Prix do not seem to expect a battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. While Mercedes convinced during the first two free practice sessions on Friday, Verstappen is changing engines this weekend and accepts that he will start the race from the back of the grid on Sunday afternoon. Partly due to the accidents he experienced in Britain and Hungary, Verstappen had to change engines. Given that he received a three-place grid penalty for the next race at the Italian GP two weeks ago, it seemed logical that Red Bull Racing would choose this weekend to replace the power unit. Although it is a logical decision, Peter Windsor finds it...
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