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Max Verstappen says his Belgian Grand Prix weekend was positive because he managed to extend his championship lead, despite a grid penalty. Red Bull took a new internal combustion engine (ICE) on V…
Max Verstappen considers his Belgian Grand Prix weekend positive as he extended his championship lead despite a grid penalty. Red Bull installed a new internal combustion engine (ICE) on his car at Spa-Francorchamps, known for better overtaking opportunities. Though struggling to progress early in the race, he eventually overtook Lando Norris through strategy, finishing fifth and moving up to fourth after George Russell’s disqualification. Verstappen acknowledges the challenges of starting from P11 and emphasizes the importance of maximizing team performance. Despite a lower starting position, he focused on minimizing damage and maintaining his championship lead over Norris. Verstappen also shares his perspective on teammate Sergio Perez’s race, believing Red Bull made the right decisions to support both drivers independently.
