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Max Verstappen has argued that an entertaining Formula 1 season in 2024 is not solely dependent on Red Bull, citing
Red Bull, led by reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, dominated the 2022 season with groundbreaking success, winning all but one of the 22 races and clinching the championship for the third consecutive time. Verstappen expressed that replicating such achievements is not their primary goal for the upcoming season but to produce a competitive car. He emphasized the importance of competition from other teams in determining the intensity of the battle at the front. Verstappen acknowledged the improvements rival teams have made in narrowing the gap, anticipating a more level playing field. Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner expected multiple cars to resemble their successful RB19 machine, while Verstappen noted that other teams may have hidden potential yet to be revealed.