Verstappen highlights competitive challenges after strong practice at Spa

Max Verstappen had a productive day during Friday's practice sessions for the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing in the top three in both FP1 and FP2. He initially set the fastest time in FP1 but was later surpassed in FP2, where he concluded in third. Despite his strong performance, Verstappen acknowledged a noticeable gap to rivals and emphasized the need for further adjustments to optimize the car's balance. He also dealt with difficulties related to gear shifts and adapted to a reintroduced rear wing specification. Verstappen aims to improve ahead of qualifying.