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Verstappen: Victory at Spanish GP to be "tough" with lack of overtaking opportunities

Max Verstappen faces a challenging path to the top step of the podium at the Spanish Grand Prix after securing third place in qualifying. The Red Bull racer ended the session slightly more than a tenth of a second behind pole position winner Lando Norris and second-placed Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli around Madrid's newly introduced street track.

Verstappen expressed doubt regarding his chances of defeating the McLaren pilot during the main event. He noted that working out viable passing spots will be essential if he hopes to fight for the win, pointing to the scarcity of overtaking chances on the layout.