Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez battled for position during the Formula 1 World Championship race in Saudi Arabia. Red Bull Development Driver Jake Dennis has shared that the team was prepared for a tougher competition from Mercedes at the start of the 2024 F1 season. Red Bull has been dominant since the introduction of ground effect cars in 2022, winning almost every race last season and retaining both championships. Their success has continued this season, with Max Verstappen leading the team to consecutive 1-2 finishes. Red Bull has maintained its advantage by making innovative changes to the RB20, focusing on consistent downforce. Dennis believes that the key to their success lies in providing Verstappen and Perez with a well-balanced car that instills confidence in them while navigating different types of corners. Ferrari and Mercedes have made significant changes to their cars for the 2024 season in an attempt to catch up with Red Bull. Dennis had previously warned their rivals that they needed to find an extra second per lap to compete with the RB20. However, he admits that Red Bull has been surprised by the lack of competitiveness from Mercedes. While Ferrari has shown improvement, Mercedes is struggling with a fundamental correlation issue with their W15. Dennis acknowledges that the gap has closed, but they were expecting a stronger challenge from Mercedes. They look forward to racing on more traditional tracks to see how the competition unfolds.
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