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Red Bull officially confirms cause of double DNF in Bahrain

Red Bull has officially confirmed that a fuel system vacuum issue caused the late retirements in last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. Both drivers were in contention for a spot on the podium in the closing stages of F1's opening round at Sakhir. Verstappen was ready to mount a challenge on race leader Charles Leclerc on the race's restart after a safety car period, but the Dutchman, who was also battling a steering issue, was forced to retire his car with four laps to go as his engine was starved of fuel. The same fate befell Perez on the final lap, although the Mexican's power unit shut down instantly as he entered Turn 1, spinning the Red Bull into its...
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