P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull is coming off the most dominant season in Formula 1 history, but faces one big question mark heading into the 2024 season.
There are three crucial factors in determining the success of a Formula 1 team for the upcoming season. The first and most significant factor is the performance of the car itself. Red Bull has shown great improvements in their car, winning 21 out of 22 races in the previous season, accumulating 860 points. The drivers, including Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, are equally important in extracting peak performance from the vehicle. While Verstappen has been dominant, Perez has faced challenges matching his teammate’s aggressive driving style. Despite this, Red Bull expects Perez to support Verstappen as a solid number two driver to secure podium finishes and capitalize on opportunities when the lead driver falters. F1 is now firmly in the Verstappen-era, and the team’s success will rely on the coordination between the car’s performance and the drivers’ abilities.
