P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen will start the Belgian Grand Prix from 11th, but Red Bull still has a car on the front row through Sergio Perez.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko praised Sergio Perez for his strong qualifying performance ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen facing a grid penalty. Verstappen, who took pole position just once in the last seven races, dominated qualifying despite the impending penalty for an engine change. Marko highlighted McLaren’s weaker performance in the rain, improving Red Bull’s starting position. He expressed excitement for the upcoming race, noting the competitiveness it will bring. Perez, experiencing recent struggles, secured second place on the grid, boosting morale within the Red Bull team. Marko commended Perez’s progress and expressed relief at the improved outlook for the team with Verstappen’s penalty.
