Verstappen "not too worried" about Honda problems

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen says that he is not concerned about the issues Toro Rosso have had with Honda engines ahead of his team also adopting the engine for 2019.

Red Bull announced a little while ago that they would be switching from long term engine supplier Renault for the 2019 season.

Honda endured plenty of problems as engine supplier to McLaren between 2015 and 2017, but have had more luck this year with Toro Rosso, eventually convincing Red Bull to make the brave switch.

Dutchman Verstappen has won four races since his surprising promotion to Red Bull, replacing Daniil Kvyat mid season and will be hoping that Honda engines can be more reliable than the current Renault ones.

Verstappen saw his Hungarian Grand Prix ended last weekend by an unreliable engine and went on a swear-filled rage over the team radio.

When asked about Honda, Verstappen replied: “I don’t think they have had a lot of issues.

So, can Honda make Red Bull a contender, or was Daniel Ricciardo right to jump ship?