[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  This is Formula X [@ThisIsFormu1a1](/creator/twitter/ThisIsFormu1a1) on x 6049 followers Created: 2025-07-22 04:26:36 UTC F1 insider confident Verstappen can fight for win at Spa but eyes an obstacle: — Jolyon Palmer expressed confidence in Max Verstappen's ability to contend for victory at Spa, despite Red Bull's transitional phase. Speaking on the F1 Nation podcast, Palmer remarked: “I think it could be. Also remember Max won his first Grand Prix at Red Bull so it would be the full lineage coming back in for Laurent now getting his first win.” “I don't think it necessarily would be like an indictment of where the team are at. I don't think they'd suddenly be fixed but I do think they have a good race team and I think they will have a good car at Spa.” “And I think with Max driving it, I'm not saying that there'll be favorites, but I would be surprised if they're out of contention and yeah, they've got a decent shot.” — Palmer identified the sprint format as a potential challenge for Red Bull, noting their historical struggles with the RB21 during early practice sessions: “The one thing that might throw a spanner in the works is the fact that it's a sprint weekend and Red Bull often would take a little bit more time to get the car into a good window,” #maxverstappen 🇳🇱 #redbullracing 🇦🇹 VIA: [gpblog]  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [red bull](/topic/red-bull) [grand prix](/topic/grand-prix) [f1](/topic/f1) [formula 1](/topic/formula-1) [Post Link](https://x.com/ThisIsFormu1a1/status/1947513586995367975)
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This is Formula X @ThisIsFormu1a1 on x 6049 followers
Created: 2025-07-22 04:26:36 UTC
F1 insider confident Verstappen can fight for win at Spa but eyes an obstacle:
— Jolyon Palmer expressed confidence in Max Verstappen's ability to contend for victory at Spa, despite Red Bull's transitional phase. Speaking on the F1 Nation podcast, Palmer remarked:
“I think it could be. Also remember Max won his first Grand Prix at Red Bull so it would be the full lineage coming back in for Laurent now getting his first win.”
“I don't think it necessarily would be like an indictment of where the team are at. I don't think they'd suddenly be fixed but I do think they have a good race team and I think they will have a good car at Spa.”
“And I think with Max driving it, I'm not saying that there'll be favorites, but I would be surprised if they're out of contention and yeah, they've got a decent shot.”
— Palmer identified the sprint format as a potential challenge for Red Bull, noting their historical struggles with the RB21 during early practice sessions:
“The one thing that might throw a spanner in the works is the fact that it's a sprint weekend and Red Bull often would take a little bit more time to get the car into a good window,”
#maxverstappen 🇳🇱 #redbullracing 🇦🇹
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