Verstappen puts money on McLaren: 'Happy if I can keep up their pace'

With Max Verstappen starting from 11th - a consequence of an engine change and consequent grid penalty - McLaren had undoubtedly hoped to create a sizeable gap to the Dutchman as early as qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. In reality, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri struggled in the treacherous conditions at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Later this Sunday, they will start fourth and fifth respectively. Max Verstappen does not expect the McLaren drivers to stay in those places for long.