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Carlos Sainz believes Red Bull remain favourites across much of the F1 calendar, but is hopeful the period of domination is over.
Carlos Sainz expressed confidence in Red Bull’s potential, calling them favorites on traditional circuits amid recent struggles. He anticipates a close competition among front-runners. Charles Leclerc secured a dominant win at the Monaco Grand Prix. Red Bull has faced challenges with pace in the last races, hinting at a possible three-way title battle with Ferrari and McLaren in Formula 1. Sainz tempered expectations, suggesting Red Bull’s advantage in standard tracks while emphasizing the competitive balance with McLaren and Ferrari. The upcoming races will test these dynamics further as teams introduce upgrades to close the performance gap.
