Red Bull driver Max Verstappen complains of’ ‘engine breaking’ in early Bahrain Grand Prix racing

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen had some early concerns with his vehicle at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Dutchmen started in P2 on the grid behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, with the Monegasque keeping hold of his position, and Carlos Sainz remaining in third.

Ad/> Behind them, Lewis Hamiton moved into fourth after clearing Sergio Perez, Verstappen’s teammate. Bahrain Grand PrixVerstappen predicts 'very close race' at BahrainAN HOUR AGO F1 Live: Bahrain Grand Prix Hamilton 'back racing, doing what I love' at Bahrain Grand Prix Verstappen predicts 'very close race' at Bahrain After just four laps, Verstappen relayed to his team that he was having problems with his engines, saying on the team radio that, “Engine breaking is doing funny things mid corner.” /> After 12 laps, the situation seemed to be getting worse — to Verstappen, at least — as he told the team that he had 'zero traction.' Bahrain Grand PrixHamilton 'back racing, doing what I love' at Bahrain Grand PrixAN HOUR AGO Bahrain Grand Prix‘I wasn’t expecting an apology’ — Hamilton reacts to FIA report20 HOURS AGO