At the start of the 2024 Formula 1 season, the prevailing narrative was that the field had effectively split in two. There was said to be a big gap between the top five and bottom five teams. That left those in the latter group relying on retirements, or mistakes from drivers like Lance Stroll, if they were to score points. Since then, the picture has shifted somewhat. Red Bull junior team RB have broken ahead, amassing 24 points and seemingly overtaking Aston Martin in the pecking order in recent races. It remains to be seen whether Haas, on seven, end up looking forwards or over their should…
