Max Verstappen loses key ally for Belgian Grand Prix as Red Bull confirm replacement

Max Verstappen loses key ally for Belgian Grand Prix as Red Bull confirm replacement

Red Bull and Max Verstappen are already dealing with the absence of ousted team principal Christian Horner at Spa-Francorchamps and now the Dutchman is missing another familiar face

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