Verstappen set for Belgian GP grid penalty for engine change

Max Verstappen is set for a 10-place grid penalty at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix for exceeding his engine allowance, Autosport has learned.

  • mannycalavera@feddit.uk
    91·
    4 months ago

    When questioned about his grid penalty the two time world champion told journalists, “Fuck off”.

    🤣

  • GreenEngineering3475@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    71·
    4 months ago

    Does Max start ahead of Perez or behind Perez after the penalty is applied? Give me your predictions.

    If he starts behind Perez and puts the car in the podium position, the meltdown from Horner and Marko will be something worth watching.

    • baru@lemmy.world
      1·
      4 months ago

      Does Max start ahead of Perez or behind Perez after the penalty is applied?

      Most logically is that Max is still ahead. So I’ll go with behind Perez, because else it would be too damn clear how bad the situation is.

      the meltdown from Horner and Marko will be something worth watching.

      Aren’t those two divided on which driver their prefer? Also, Horner tried to get rid of Marko, no?

      • GreenEngineering3475@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
        01·
        4 months ago

        Aren’t those two divided on which driver their prefer?

        That’s what makes it entertaining. Horner will have to defend him in media and Marko is not going to hold back. Hoping that Marko keeps the comments about Perez on his performance issues rather than his ethnicity or place of birth.

        Also, Horner tried to get rid of Marko, no?

        In my opinion: Marko (probably) will question Horner’s decision(s) (in public? I don’t think Marko will be that bold) regarding drivers to weaken Horner and get some of power back in Red Bull org.

  • DrCake@lemmy.world
    2·
    4 months ago

    Makes sense, the Red Bull’s strength is in straight line speed. Wouldn’t be surprised if Verstappen still won by overtaking everyone on the straight

      • baru@lemmy.world
        2·
        4 months ago

        Especially as everyone knows that they don’t have the same advantage. Last year it wouldn’t make sense to try and defend a position against Max due to the massive difference in lap times. Currently it might be pretty easy to hold him off.