During Formula 1’s summer break, Max Verstappen finds himself no fewer than 110 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
Last season, the four-time world champion launched a spectacular comeback from Zandvoort onwards and finished on the podium in every grand prix during the second half of the season, but this time he is absolutely not expecting that scenario.
Red Bull’s problems are more complex this time around. The team started the season with a significant deficit, which had been expected, albeit for different reasons. Before the season, its own power unit was the biggest question mark, although the DM01 has proved surprisingly competitive.
On the chassis side, however, the shortcomings...
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