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Max Verstappen says the field is closer in 2024 than last year despite dominating the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. The Dutchman led from pole and was never threatened as he beat teammate Serg…
Max Verstappen believes that the competition in the 2024 Formula 1 season is closer than last year, despite his dominant performance at the Bahrain Grand Prix. He led from pole and comfortably won the race, with Carlos Sainz putting pressure on Red Bull’s second car. Verstappen attributes his team’s flawless execution for the success in Bahrain but acknowledges that other teams are improving. He admits that the team was surprised by the pace advantage in the race and plans to analyze and improve for future races. Verstappen also notes that their car may not excel in one-lap performance but performs well in races, and conditions like wind can impact their performance. Overall, he was satisfied with the race but remains focused on continual improvement for upcoming races.
