Max Verstappen and Red Bull dominated the start of the 2024 Formula 1 season, just as they have been doing since mid-2022. Verstappen’s performance in the Bahrain Grand Prix was so impressive that he could have been the sole winner in our usual post-race analysis. However, there were a number of disappointments in the race, indicating that Red Bull’s dominance is not without its challenges. Despite the competition, Verstappen seemed to have even more control over the race than before, demonstrating that he continues to improve. Carlos Sainz also deserves recognition for his strong performance, finishing third and keeping Sergio Perez in his sights. Sainz’s performance serves as a reminder that Ferrari is losing a talented driver in order to make room for Lewis Hamilton. Lance Stroll faced some setbacks in the race but managed to recover and finish with a point, showcasing his resilience. Mercedes, on the other hand, had a disappointing race, with both drivers finishing outside of the top positions. McLaren’s performance was also underwhelming, with Lando Norris finishing behind a Mercedes and benefiting from cooling issues. Fernando Alonso expressed his lack of surprise at his ninth-place finish, as Aston Martin is currently not performing at its best. Red Bull’s second team, RB, also had a difficult race, with Yuki Tsunoda falling behind and a messy team orders incident involving Daniel Ricciardo. Alpine had a particularly challenging race, with poor qualifying results and a slow and ill-handling car. Overall, the start of the 2024 season has been disappointing for some teams, while others continue to dominate.
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