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Max Verstappen claimed a strong Belgian Sprint win, but setup changes are expected ahead of qualifying.
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has indicated that there is a high likelihood of adjusting Max Verstappen’s car for more downforce before the Belgian Grand Prix qualifying session.
Despite Verstappen’s Sprint victory in sunny conditions at Spa-Francorchamps with a low downforce setup, the team is wary of the expected heavy rain on race day.
Following issues faced by Verstappen at the British Grand Prix due to a similar setup in wet conditions, Marko is considering changes to enhance the car’s performance in the rain.
The team aims to strike a balance between qualifying performance in dry conditions and race performance in wet conditions.
While a setup change may impact Verstappen’s qualifying position, it is expected to improve his chances for race success, particularly in rainy conditions.
