The 2024 Formula 1 season started as ‘business as usual’ for Max Verstappen but it has since turned into a slow-burner. Red Bull and Verstappen had their usual advantage after winning four of the first five races, but the developments made by McLaren behind the scenes have enabled Lando Norris to emerge as a title threat. Norris has been vocal about how mistakes have cost him valuable points in the title battle, while Red Bull has struggled with updates to their floor on the RB20 since the start of the season. Verstappen’s advantage over Norris remains at 78 points at the halfway mark, which i…
