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Red Bull denies fitting more powerful Honda engine

Jun.22 Red Bull has rubbished claims that Max Verstappen is racing ahead of Mercedes because of an improved Honda engine. While Honda did supply the Dutchman and Sergio Perez with fresh engines at Paul Ricard, reports that it allowed Red Bull to crank out more power were denied by team boss Christian Horner. 'They took a tremendous step forward with their engine,' Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff is quoted by the Finnish broadcaster MTV. Horner rubbished the claim. 'We can't make any improvements to the engines,' he said, referring to covid-era restrictions. 'So I don't know what he's talking about. 'We used a thinner rear wing, which is why our straightline speed was good. Honda is doing a...
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