Formula 1 expert: This is in it for Verstappen in qualifying
May 31, 2025 09:49 | 53s
Before qualifying at the Grand Prix of Barcelona, RTL reporter Kai Ebel assessed the chances of world champion Max Verstappen.
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The rules have changed in Barcelona. It didn’t change the hierarchy at first. Because Oscar Piaski, initially the fastest, drove George Russell, Max Verstappen, the Ferrari with Charles Klaver and Lewis Hamilton in fifth place or eleven. And then it becomes difficult again. Because it is difficult to overtake on the aerodynamic route in Barcelona. Therefore, qualifying all the more important. Maybe the same games that we have already seen in Monaco can repeat themselves that some teams try to brake the others a bit. So tactically it becomes very interesting. There will not be too many overtaking maneuvers, but first it is about the starting line -up. And at the moment I can still see McLaren with a small distance at the front, right behind Max Verstappen, which is in top shape, may also be able to create the poles.