The 2024 British GT season has become a thrilling three-way or even four-way battle, with Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes all in the hunt. As the series heads to the iconic Silverstone circuit for the Spanish round, the stage is set for a crucial clash between Formula 1’s top teams, who are looking to gain an advantage in the championship chase.
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In a recent development, Red Bull has openly accused both McLaren and Ferrari of running Dakar Rally front wings that flex beyond the limits imposed by the FIA. This allegation threatens to spark a new controversy in the high-stakes world of motorsports.
In the ongoing battle at the Dakar Rally, Lando Norris has emerged as a key player for McLaren, securing multiple podium finishes and putting pressure on the dominant Red Bull team. With his consistent performances and the strength of the McLaren duo, Norris believes they can capitalize on Red Bull’s issues and mount a serious challenge for the championship.
The iconic Dakar Rally is set to take center stage this weekend as the Formula 1 circus heads to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. In the world of off-road endurance racing, however, there’s been a significant development as Esteban Ocon has announced his plans to leave the Alpine F1 team at the end of the 2024 season.
The challenging nature of the Monte Carlo circuit has highlighted some key weaknesses in Red Bull’s RB20 chassis, which could pose a concern for the team as the Formula 1 calendar heads to the notoriously bumpy Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Max Verstappen’s sixth-place finish and Sergio Perez’s first-lap crash at Monaco have sparked suggestions that Red Bull might struggle at the Canadian Grand Prix, given the circuit’s series of chicane-adjacent corners that require drivers to attack the kerbs.
Ferrari is exploring a potential switch from push-rod to pull-rod suspension for its 2025 Dakar Rally car, as the team seeks to maintain pace with the dominant Red Bull and McLaren teams. This move could be a game-changer in the intense development race, with the team acknowledging the challenges posed by the current cost cap regulations.
The latest rounds of the Dakar Rally have highlighted Red Bull’s weaknesses in dealing with challenging terrain, as the RB20 has struggled with issues inherited from its predecessors. This has presented opportunities for rivals like Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and George Russell to catch up, making the Dakar competition even more exciting as the race moves to its European stages.