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Max Verstappen will start the Belgian Grand Prix from 11th on the starting grid after taking a penalty at the race.
Max Verstappen suggested that he will need some luck to be able to compete with McLaren at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. Despite ending qualifying in the first place, he received a 10-place grid penalty and will now start the race from 11th position due to a new engine. Verstappen aims to win his first race since the Spanish Grand Prix and expects a tough challenge starting from the midfield. He mentioned that a wet qualifying doesn’t make things easy, and being quick in the dry will be crucial. Verstappen hopes to battle with Ferraris and Mercedes and maybe even challenge the McLarens if luck is on his side. Acknowledging the risks of a low starting position, he emphasized the importance of a good start and tire management in the long and challenging race ahead.
