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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by GreenEngineering3475@lemmy.world to c/formula1@lemmy.world

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.

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[-] mannycalavera@feddit.uk 8 points 1 month ago

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

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[-] GreenEngineering3475@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month 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.

[-] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Perez is gonna bin it in Eau Rouge and will need a pit lane start

[-] baru@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month 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.world -1 points 1 month 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 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month 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

[-] Sentau@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 1 month ago

Red bull has no where near the advantage they had last year so this is highly unlikely

[-] baru@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month 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.

[-] GreenEngineering3475@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Another chance for Mclaren or Merc to bottle the strategy and stir up drama.

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