After a somewhat low-key Friday, Red Bull star Max Verstappen was optimistic about his chances but felt he did not have the firepower to take the fight to the pace-setting Ferrari duo, after the first day of free practice of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. However, the Dutchman believes he has the package to take the fight to Mercedes, at Spa-Francorchamps. In FP1, Red Bull were quick out the boxes with Max Verstappen and new teammate Alex Albon ending the first session on Friday third and fourth, albeit a second or so down on the benchmark time set by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in the afternoon session. FP2 was a more subdued affair as the Blues focussed on race pace rather than hot lap...
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