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Having started the season in strong fashion, Red Bull has been caught by the competition as the title fight heats up with eight races to go.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur believes the current F1 season will be fiercely competitive at the front of the field, with Red Bull’s early advantage now erased. Ferrari, McLaren, and Mercedes have all shown strength, making the competition unpredictable. Despite their recent win at Monza, Vasseur is cautious about making assumptions for the rest of the season, as there are still 450 points up for grabs until Abu Dhabi. The tight competition has created a situation where eight drivers from four teams have a shot at victory or a podium finish, constantly changing from session to session. With Ferrari trailing Red Bull by 40 points in the constructors’ championship and McLaren closing in by just eight points, Vasseur expects the intense battle at the front to persist until the end of the season.
