Verstappen unsure where passing chances will come in Spanish GP
Max Verstappen said beating Lando Norris in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix could be difficult because he still needs to work out where overtaking will be possible. The Red Bull driver qualified third at Madrid’s new street circuit, a little more than a tenth behind polesitter Norris and Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli.
Verstappen qualified third for the Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s new street circuit. He was just over a tenth of a second slower than pole-sitter Lando Norris and also trailed Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli.
Ahead of the race, Verstappen said he still needs to figure out where he can overtake if he is to beat Norris to victory. He was skeptical about his chances of challenging the McLaren at a track he suggested offers limited passing opportunities.
The comments underline Verstappen’s concern that track position could be especially important on the new layout, with overtaking proving tricky despite his close qualifying gap to the front row.
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