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Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz insists Red Bull remains the favourite to clinch both Formula 1 titles in 2024 but contends its rivals can stop it from dominating this season. Red Bull entered the campaign as the team the rest needed to catch, having produced a record-breaking season last term that comprised 21 victories from 22 […]
Red Bull started the campaign ahead of the pack after an impressive season with 21 wins in 22 races last year. However, this year their lead has shrunk with Ferrari and McLaren scoring wins in the first eight races. Max Verstappen admitted that Red Bull’s weaknesses on kerbs were exposed in Monaco due to the narrower gap between teams. Despite Red Bull still being considered the benchmark on standard tracks, Ferrari and McLaren are now competitive, according to Carlos Sainz. Sainz agrees with Ferrari’s boss that putting pressure on Red Bull can lead to errors, as seen in Monaco qualifying. While Red Bull may still be favorites on traditional tracks, Sainz believes Ferrari and McLaren have the pace to take advantage of any mistakes and compete for victories. The closer competition between the teams is shaping up to make the championship more exciting and unpredictable.
