P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen is out of immediate grid penalty danger after the Belgian Grand Prix, but how do his closest rivals fare?
At the Belgian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen received a grid penalty as Red Bull expanded his allowable power unit components pool strategically. Red Bull decided to take the penalty at Spa-Francorchamps due to its overtaking opportunities. The team faced the grid drop after an ERS issue in Canada damaged several power unit parts. In Belgium, Verstappen’s pole position turned into P11 as they extended his ICE pool. Despite nearing the maximum on multiple parts, avoiding further penalties in the remaining races is possible if he manages his existing components. Other drivers like Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are in different scenarios regarding their power unit usage, needing to balance performance advantage with component limitations as the season progresses.
