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Max Verstappen did manage to seal a fourth consecutive F1 drivers’ title last year, but he did so whilst Red Bull suffered from issues with its car – the RB20.
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert believes there will be a “twist” in the pecking order this year, giving hope to Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s competitors. Despite facing challenges with the RB20 last season, Red Bull managed to end the year strongly, with Verstappen securing his fourth consecutive F1 drivers’ title. Red Bull acknowledged their mistakes from last season, similar to what Mercedes did in the past but still faced issues the following year. Herbert wonders if the same fate awaits Red Bull in the upcoming season, potentially leading to a change in the hierarchy among teams. He speculates that contenders like McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton, may have an edge over Red Bull this year, hinting at a possible shift in dominance in Formula 1.
