Rumor has it that Max Verstappen might face a setback at the Belgian Grand Prix. Let’s dive into the latest F1 buzz!
- Max Verstappen could be looking at a 10-place grid penalty this weekend.
- Sergio Perez’s future with Red Bull is under serious discussion.
- Max Verstappen was furious after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Carlos Sainz claims Lewis Hamilton isn’t an upgrade over him at Ferrari.
- Audi might snag Mike Krack from Aston Martin for their F1 team.
Max Verstappen might have to deal with a 10-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix. He’s already one power unit down after engine trouble at the Canadian Grand Prix. Team principal Christian Horner hinted that a penalty was inevitable. Interestingly, Verstappen won at Spa in the last two years, despite starting from lower positions.
The future of Sergio Perez with Red Bull is up in the air. Senior adviser Helmut Marko and team principal Christian Horner plan to discuss Perez’s future after the Belgian Grand Prix. Perez has been struggling recently, raising questions about how long Red Bull can compete effectively with just one top-performing driver.
Helmut Marko revealed that Verstappen was “really angry” after the Hungarian Grand Prix as Red Bull’s new upgrades failed to deliver the expected results. Verstappen, who has only won three of the last eight races, was visibly frustrated.
Carlos Sainz has spoken out, claiming Lewis Hamilton isn’t an upgrade over him for Ferrari in 2025. While acknowledging Hamilton’s seven World Championships, Sainz said Ferrari’s decision to sign Hamilton didn’t bother him once he reflected on it.
Meanwhile, Audi is reportedly interested in Mike Krack from Aston Martin to be their team principal for their F1 project in 2026. This comes after significant management changes at Audi, including Mattia Binotto replacing Andreas Seidl.
With so many twists and turns, the F1 world never stops surprising us.
Source: Planetf1
