The Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing, favored to win the Crowdstrike Spa 24, retired due to major engine issues after falling out of the top 10. Driver Jules Gounon expressed frustration as the car faced persistent engine and technical problems since around 5 am, causing a loss of over one-and-a-half seconds per lap. This decline affected their race position and podium chances, disappointing the team and supporters. The retirement highlighted the unpredictability of motors