P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Questions are piling up for Red Bull after McLaren showed its hand in Belgian Grand Prix practice.
During the first free practice session of the Belgian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen showed impressive speed, dominating the field. However, in the second session, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri showcased strong performance, finishing one-two ahead of Verstappen. Norris proved to be faster than Piastri, with Verstappen close behind in third position. Verstappen’s hopes of making significant progress in the race after a grid penalty seem challenging based on the performance comparison. Red Bull faces a strategic dilemma between pursuing better qualifying results with higher downforce or focusing on race pace during the expected wet conditions. Viewing the qualifying and long runs of the drivers provides valuable insights into their relative strengths and weaknesses.
