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Red Bull suffered its second defeat in six races last time out at the Miami Grand Prix, with Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur optimistic over closer competition this season.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur pointed out that Red Bull is no longer as dominant as before and is not in a “comfort zone” in terms of its lead over other teams. Red Bull had a strong showing in 2023, winning almost all races, but has already faced defeat twice in the current season. Lando Norris scored his first win in Miami for McLaren, showing that Red Bull’s advantage is not as significant as it was in the past. Vasseur believes that Red Bull is still ahead overall, with Max Verstappen having a good chance to win in Miami without the Safety Car intervention. Despite Red Bull’s historical dominance in long stints, Vasseur sees McLaren’s recent success as a sign that the competition is getting closer and Red Bull is no longer in complete control. Vasseur sees this as an opportunity for Ferrari and other teams to challenge Red Bull more consistently throughout the season.
