The fight at the front of the Formula 1 grid is closer than it has been at any point in the ground effect era. Red Bull started the year with a commanding advantage, but their rivals have wiped it out. McLaren introduced an ‘astonishing’ set of upgrades at the Miami GP, completing their long-term ascent up the grid. They now possess arguably the best all-round car in F1. Ferrari won two of the first eight races in 2024 and looked set to challenge Red Bull for the title after Charles Leclerc’s win in Monaco. But their rushed Spanish GP upgrade has cost them performance by triggering bouncing. M…
