Max looking forward to Spa: 'Like a second home race'

Published on 23 July 2025 by Niels Hendrix

After a break in the Formula 1 schedule, in which Max Verstappen enjoyed his time with his family, the focus is now on the Belgian Grand Prix. Max says: “Spa is a classic and always my favourite track on the calendar. It is a very old school circuit, where you have to do everything right to get a good lap. I enjoy the high-speed corners such as Eau Rouge, the layout - which is different to other circuits - and elevation changes, that make the track more of a challenge to drive.”

Max adds: “Silverstone wasn’t our best performance, but it was a promising step to put it on pole in qualifying. I was back at the factory after Silverstone to spend some time in the sim with the team and I’m looking forward to working closely with Laurent. There is always huge support in Belgium from the Orange Army and it is like a second home race for me, so I will be back wearing the Orange Lion helmet and my special cap and boots.”