For Red Bull Racing, the Russian Grand Prix seemed the perfect opportunity to take a grid penalty with Max Verstappen to introduce a fourth engine. However, Mercedes opted to use a new engine with Valtteri Bottas as well. As a result, the Finn will start ahead of Verstappen and could block the Dutchman. Christian Horner also expects Bottas to be a blocker, but doesn't think Mercedes are doing it on purpose. "We are not privy to all there information. So, obviously they said its for tactic reasons and you can read into it as you want but our focus is on race. We just need to get on with it. Its going to be a fascinating race with a threat of rain as well," the Red Bull team boss...
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