Verstappen says new Renault engine a "positive" step
Max Verstappen has given the updated Renault engine the thumbs-up after testing it for the first time in Barcelona on Wednesday.
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The upgraded power unit - originally scheduled to be introduced in Canada - has already been hailed by Red Bull teammate Daniel Ricciardo and both Renault drivers Esteban Ocon and Kevin Magnussen.
The Dane admitted he wanted the new engine to be introduced in the next race in Monaco if possible.
Spanish GP winner Verstappen, who topped the times on the second and final day of testing, said the new engine was a "positive" step.
"I think it is positive," said Verstappen. "I think mainly today we just wanted to check the numbers and the reliability and it was all good.
"We didn't have any problems so we could run the whole day. For me to get even more used to the car, now I think it was a good day for me to try new things on the steering wheel and it worked perfectly.
"We tested a lot of things. It all looks very positive."
The Dutchman admitted he would welcome having the new engine available for Monaco.
"You always want more power, don't you? Of course, but we will see.
"I think we have a good chance there, but first we have to build it up slowly and then we will see where we end up."
Additional reporting by Jonathan Noble
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