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Red Bull turmoil continues as KEY Verstappen ally confirms exit

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Red Bull turmoil continues as KEY Verstappen ally confirms exit

The Dutchman's chief mechanic is set to join another F1 team

Originally written by Shay Rogers. This version is a translation.

Max Verstappen is set to lose a key piece of his armoury before the Japanese Grand Prix as Red Bull bid to bounce back from a poor showing in Australia.

The Dutchman suffered an early retirement Down Under as his run of nine consecutive victories came to an end due to a brake failure.

READ MORE: Former F1 star hints that Horner situation led to Red Bull 'mistakes' in Australia

It has left Red Bull just four points clear at the top of the constructors’ standings after rivals Ferrari secured a one-two in Melbourne.

Verstappen is now set to lose his chief mechanic and 18-year Red Bull veteran Lee Stevenson, with the Brit already having enjoyed his last day at the team on March 28.

Max Verstappen is set to lose his chief mechanic
Max Verstappen is set to lose his chief mechanic
Lee Stevenson has left Red Bull to join their rivals
Lee Stevenson has left Red Bull to join their rivals

READ MORE: F1 winner believes Horner 'close to DESTROYING' team he built

What is happening to Max Verstappen's chief mechanic?

The chief mechanic was alongside Verstappen for all 56 of his grand prix victories from the start of his Red Bull career in 2016.

It’s part of a big talent drive from rival teams in a bid to catch up with the dominant Milton Keynes based outfit.

In a post shared on Instagram, Stevenson revealed that ‘Part B’ of his journey starts on Monday.

READ MORE: Red Bull chief issues EMPHATIC response to Verstappen exit links

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