Verstappen takes grid penalty for Belgian GP as safety concerns linger
- Max Verstappen received a five-place grid penalty for exceeding his gearbox allocation ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
- Heavy rain impacted the lone practice session, raising visibility concerns among drivers about racing in wet conditions.
- Some drivers have called for safety improvements, like added chicane, at dangerous sections of the Spa circuit.
- Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer departed the team after disagreements over timeline for becoming race winners.
- Charles Leclerc will start from pole position after Verstappen's penalty despite the Red Bull driver being faster in qualifying.
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