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Red Bull identifies cause of Bahrain GP fuel system failures

Red Bull has identified the fuel system problems that were the root cause of its double retirement in the Bahrain Grand Prix. Max Verstappen coasted into the pits in the closing stages having been fighting for victory, before Sergio Perez stopped on the final lap of the race when running third, leaving the team without a point from the opening race of the year. Early analysis suggested a fuel system issue, and Red Bull has now identified a problem that prevented fuel getting to the power unit. “Both cars suffered from a lack of fuel pressure last weekend,” a Red Bull spokesperson said. “The correct amount of fuel was in both cars, but a vacuum prevented the pumps from drawing fuel...
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