P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen is still expecting a “damage limitation” race with his grid demotion in Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix despite smashing the competition in qualifying. Verstappen was a class apart in the wet at Spa-Francorchamps as he topped all three sessions and qualified with a six-tenth advantage over Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. However, the Dutchman will […]
“Verstappen excelled in the rainy conditions at Spa-Francorchamps, dominating all three sessions and securing pole position with a significant lead over Leclerc. However, due to exceeding his season parts limit, he will start 11th on the grid. Verstappen credited his success to a high downforce setup and tire conservation in earlier segments of qualifying. Despite the setback, he remains optimistic about his chances in the race, acknowledging McLaren as strong competitors. Verstappen’s focus is on minimizing the impact on his championship lead rather than aiming for a win. He plans to navigate the race cautiously, prioritizing survival on lap one and leveraging his different tire strategy for an advantageous position.”
