The Dutchman has not won since Barcelona in June and Red Bull know they are in a title fight as McLaren and Mercedes begin to find consistency
fter the opening rounds of the 2024 Formula One season there was an almost leaden reception to the fare on track.was laying waste to the opposition having dominated for the past two years. That the sport now returns from its summer break reinvigorated and presenting a potentially fearsome competition in the remaining 10 races is as welcome as it was unexpected.
Fortunately sport does not always follow the script and before the Dutch Grand Prix, Verstappen and Red Bull are all too aware they are in a fight. Sinceat round six, McLaren have had arguably the quickest car and Mercedes have finally unlocked the potential in their previously recalcitrant ride. The season has seen seven different winners as the understudies have elbowed on to Verstappen’s stage.
However, Verstappen remains favourite to take the title and has a 78-point lead over his nearest rival Norris, but he will be made to fight for every win. Norris should be closer and admitted the minor errors that have cost him potential wins since Miami as have the team, given what has been a quick car after major upgrades there.Oscar Piastri also taking the flag at the Hungaroring
They have been aided too by Sergio Pérez’s poor performances for Red Bull, putting McLaren only 42 points behind having outscored their rivals for the past eight races. A first constructors’ title since 1998 is on the table and Red Bull’s decision to stick with Pérez for the second half of the season could backfire.
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