It’s not what many would have expected at the start of the year when Max Verstappen and Red Bull seemed destined for their third consecutive championship double. But over the last 13 races, McLaren and Lando Norris have changed the complexion of the championship. Around the same time, Red Bull, having hit a performance ceiling, gradually backslid. Red Bull, meanwhile, has stopped being a threat at most venues but is consistently second or third-best, at least in Verstappen’s hands. Red Bull faces a huge battle to get back on track, without the guidance of departing technical mastermind Adrian Newey.

Source: The Hindu October 19, 2024 14:54 UTC