Although the Red Bull driver will be starting the race in P15 as a result of an engine penalty, Ferrari and Alpine drivers have confessed that Verstappen is likely to pose a massive threat this weekend. Verstappen himself admitted that he expects to be on the podium at Spa.
Charles Leclerc, who seems to be the only driver to potentially challenge Max Verstappen for the title this season, also admitted that Red Bull’s pace this weekend has been “impossible” to match, in a post-qualifying interview. The Monegasque said:
Carlos Sainz, who was handed pole position after setting the second-fastest pace in Saturday’s qualifying session thanks to Max Verstappen’s grid penalty, admitted that Ferrari’s pace gap to the Dutchman’s Red Bull was “puzzling”. He said:
Fans react to Max Verstappen’s pace at the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying
Max Verstappen has what it takes to become one of “the best of all time”, says former F1 driver
Fans are not the only ones convinced that Max Verstappen has the potential to be one of the most legendary talents to race in F1. Former McLaren driver Pedro de la Rosa admitted that he believes the reigning world champion has proven himself to be one of the “best” in the sport.
Speaking to RacingNews365.com, the Spaniard said:
The Red Bull driver is chasing his second consecutive F1 world championship title this season.
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