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Max Verstappen believes he will need luck to fight with McLaren for victory in the Belgian Grand Prix as he attributes his qualifying advantage to a higher-downforce setup than his rivals. The cham…
Max Verstappen acknowledges that he will need luck to compete with McLaren for victory in the Belgian Grand Prix due to his higher-downforce setup that he believes gave him a qualifying advantage. Despite securing the fastest time in qualifying, Verstappen incurred a 10-place grid penalty for surpassing power unit components and will start from 11th position. With a focus on preserving tires during Sunday’s race, Verstappen emphasizes the importance of a stable car setup in wet conditions. Anticipating a more challenging race day starting from further back on the grid, he aims to navigate through the field while managing tire performance and potential competition from McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes. Verstappen’s primary goal is to safely navigate the first lap without incidents and adapt his tire strategy to optimize his race performance against strong rivals. Despite the upcoming challenges, he remains pragmatic about his prospects for success and views the qualifying performance as the best possible preparation for the race ahead.
