Helmut Marko has warned Purple Bull’s skinny rear wing alternative may value Max Verstappen victory on the Belgian Grand Prix if rain arrives on Sunday.
Verstappen beat the 2 McLarens to the dash race victory at Spa-Francorchamps on Saturday morning.
The Dutchman capitalised on his straight-line velocity benefit on the opening lap to take the lead of the race.
Verstappen retained his lead attributable to Purple Bull’s superior straight-line velocity benefit.
Whereas Purple Bull beat the McLaren duo within the dash, it’s unlikely Verstappen can do the identical within the grand prix.
McLaren could have the chance to make use of the pit cease part to get forward of Verstappen.
Moreover, there’s rain forecast on Sunday, which may impression groups’ setup decisions.
“Sure, that was our plan, you recognize, after Eau Rouge to be straight behind him and overtake after which keep within the lead,” Marko mentioned as quoted by GP Weblog.
“But it surely was a really, superb efficiency from the entire group, and Max additionally hit two small whoppers, but additionally Piastri had his moments. But it surely labored and it confirmed how tough overtaking is right here.”
Purple Bull can be eager to keep away from the error they made at Silverstone.
Verstappen stormed to pole place for the British GP, operating a low downforce setup.
The rain got here down on race day, leaving Verstappen struggling for tempo.
Verstappen was overtaken by Oscar Piastri earlier than spinning out below Security Automotive.
“So my hope for tomorrow… the climate forecast isn’t good. It is going to be tough to search out the precise resolution, however for positive with such a small wing we are able to’t win tomorrow,” Marko added.
“I feel we might be quick sufficient, and we noticed that the tyre degradation on Piastri’s automobile was related or possibly even worse than on ours.
“So if it could be dry, we nonetheless see an opportunity.”
Verstappen has received three of the earlier 4 races at Spa.
