As the 2024 Formula 1 season unfolds. Red Bull Racing has highlighted a blend of raw of speed and sheer driving prowess.
With two races already in the rearview mirror, the team have not just participated. They have dominated, setting a precedent that could define the remainder of the season.
So, with rival teams such as Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, and Aston Martin still learning from their cars. Red Bull already made their mark to win the 2024 Formula 1 drivers and constructors championship? Let us find out.
Red Bull’s Fight for 1-2 in Bahrain
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Bahrain Grand Prix set the tone for the start of the season. Led every single lap and scored an additional point for the fastest lap. Max Verstappen has sent shockwaves on and off track to teams to finish over 22 seconds in front of this teammate, the Mexican Minister of Defence, Sergio Perez.
Who had more action to contend with during the race. Starting fifth on the grid, the Mexican driver had a fight on his hands to show he is still worthy to be a driver for the Milton Keynes team.
Having dispatched the Mercedes and Ferrari drivers after the first round of pit stops and held on to second only by three seconds behind the Spanish driver of Carlos Sainz.
Perez Sealing a 1-2 in Jeddah
Embed from Getty ImagesRed Bull Racing’s dominance was on full display at the 2024 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Round two of the Formula 1 calendar saw Red Bull’s impressive start to the season maintained by Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez. Bringing glory back to Milton Keynes with a 1-2, respectively. With this victory, Verstappen achieved his 100th F1 podium, making him one of only a few drivers to reach this milestone.
Even though it did not take much effort for Verstappen to retake the race leader from Lando Norris after the safety car restart. Red Bull’s action on track was noteworthy by the Dutchman’s team-mate, Sergio Pérez. Despite receiving a five-second time penalty during a pit stop for an unsafe release, Pérez finished in second place. Showcasing the sheer pace of the RB20. His podium finish after a penalty helped him secure a strong start to the season. Finishing ahead of Ferrari’s prancing horse, Charles Leclerc.
Is Ferrari the Nearest Competitor?
Embed from Getty ImagesFerrari having shown they are Red Bull’s closest rival. It still creates questions as to whether they can narrow the gap to the raging bulls. They remain committed to matching the pace of the leading Red Bull team based on Leclerc’s performance throughout Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Scoring two podiums so far with Carlos finishing third in Bahrain and Leclerc finishing third in Saudi. But can prancing horses close the gap to the raging bulls?
The Constructors’ Championship standings after the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix saw Red Bull Racing leading with a total of 87 points. Followed by Ferrari with 49 points, and McLaren in third with 28 points.
Already 38 points behind it is early doors for Red Bull to claim seasonal gold, with 22 races remaining. With fierce competition from Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren, the season promises more thrilling races and strategic battles on the track.
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