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Max Verstappen has a 10-place grid penalty for the Belgian Grand Prix, which sees him line up in 11th place.
Christian Horner has tempered expectations for Max Verstappen’s chances at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, citing his 10-place grid penalty. The penalty is a result of Red Bull exceeding the allotted number of internal combustion engines (ICE) for the season. Despite Verstappen’s impressive win from 14th place in 2022, Horner believes a victory from 11th place this year is unlikely. Red Bull strategically took the penalty to have more flexibility in future races post-summer break. The team’s focus is on securing a podium finish rather than aiming for a win, given the stiff competition from McLaren and other teams closer to their pace. Horner acknowledges the challenges Verstappen will face in replicating his past success due to the narrower performance gaps between teams this season.
