On paper, Red Bull Racing are in a very promising position going into the second half of the 2024 season. Red Bull have a 42-point lead over nearest rivals McLaren, although that gap has been quickly narrowing over recent races. In the Drivers’ Championship, Max Verstappen could retire from the next three races and watch his nearest rival Lando Norris win all of those Grand Prix and still hold a slender lead. However, Red Bull’s advantage over the rest of the grid has significantly diminished this year. Verstappen and Sergio Perez started the season with three one-two finishes from the first f…
