P1racenews AI automatic summary:
At the beginning of the season, it seemed that Max Verstappen and Red Bull would once again dominate Formula 1. But after the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, a conclusion can be drawn that Red Bull’s dominance is over – game on.
After the Bahrain Grand Prix, it seemed like Red Bull was going to dominate the season, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez securing a 1-2 finish. However, recent races have shown a different story. McLaren and Ferrari have significantly closed the gap, with McLaren showing consistent improvements in performance. Lando Norris has been especially strong, challenging Verstappen and even winning the Miami Grand Prix. Verstappen’s struggles with the car, particularly on certain tire compounds, have raised concerns about Red Bull’s performance. McLaren’s strong showing at traditional circuits like Imola indicates they can challenge Red Bull at all tracks. Perez’s inconsistent performance further casts doubt on Red Bull’s dominance this season. It appears that Red Bull is no longer the clear favorite for victory in each race.