Red Bull takes a risk:
Mega penalty for Max Verstappen at the Belgian GP
Max Verstappen already received a grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa in 2022 and 2023 - and the world champion is likely to be relegated again this year.
According to Motorsport-Total, Red Bull has decided to use the fifth combustion engine at Spa. However, because only four are permitted per season, Verstappen would receive a grid penalty.
This means that the Dutchman will be moved back ten places in Belgium - meaning that even as the fastest driver in qualifying, he can only start the race from eleventh place at most.
No break in the leg
Why is Red Bull accepting the penalty after Verstappen's disappointing fifth place in Hungary? The circuit in the Ardennes is considered to be the one on the calendar where overtaking seems more possible. Verstappen already started from 14th place in 2022 - and ultimately finished in first place.
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