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Christian Horner feels it is just a matter of time before Red Bull’s major rivals will latch onto the back.
Christian Horner believes that Red Bull’s lead over the Formula 1 field will inevitably continue to shrink due to upgrades by rival teams, especially after strong showings by McLaren and Ferrari in Miami and Imola. McLaren’s Lando Norris even defeated Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in Miami, almost repeating the feat in Imola. This has raised hopes of a more competitive 2024 season after Red Bull dominated the first two seasons of the ground-effects era. Horner acknowledges the approaching convergence in performance as the rule cycles mature into a third season, expressing amazement at how long Red Bull has maintained its lead. Red Bull, unlike its competitors, has not introduced a significant upgrade package to its launch-spec car yet, indicating a more iterative approach to development. Horner recognizes the challenges in maximizing the cost-capped development opportunities and anticipates strong competition, especially on unique circuits like Monaco.
