P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella and Lando Norris were in agreement after Saturday’s qualifying session that Max Verstappen remains the favourite for victory in the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, despite incurring a 10-place grid penalty. Verstappen incurred the 10-place demotion as a consequence of exceeding his power unit allocation for the season, but an […]
Max Verstappen received a 10-place demotion for going over his power unit allocation for the season, but he managed an outstanding pole lap during qualifying, outperforming the competition by six-tenths of a second in wet conditions. Despite Norris leading a McLaren one-two in second practice, Verstappen is seen as a strong contender by Stella, starting from 11th place. Norris acknowledges Verstappen’s consistent speed throughout the weekend and acknowledges the threat he poses in the upcoming race. Red Bull’s performance and Verstappen’s driving have been impressive, prompting Norris to stay vigilant and strategic for the race ahead. The overall consensus is that Verstappen remains a formidable opponent, with both teams gearing up for an intense and closely fought competition.
