In The Driver’s Seat

No magic bullet to end Red Bull’s dominance

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrating with his trophy on the podium after the Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit. PHOTO: AFP
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The Formula 1 season has reached its summer break. The grind, at least for a few weeks, is suspended. But for all of those not associated with Red Bull Racing, there will be no end to the conundrum: How does one build a race-winning car?

Many of the teams used to have the answer, some such as Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren have won a lot more than Red Bull and enjoyed periods of domination themselves in a similarly seamless manner.

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