Max Verstappen, the race winner, crossed the finish line at the end of the event. This took place on 09.03.2024 during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which is part of the Formula 1 World Championship. The race took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Lando Norris dismissed the idea that Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s continued dominance in Formula 1 is a cause for concern. However, not all drivers share this perspective.
Since the introduction of ground effect cars three seasons ago, Verstappen has been unbeatable in his success, having surpassed Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton to claim his first championship title in 2021.
With a total of 55 victories, Verstappen has risen to third place on the all-time wins list, thanks to Red Bull’s supremacy. It seems likely that he will secure his fourth consecutive title.
Red Bull emerged victorious in all but five of the previous 44 races, and the team began the most recent season with Verstappen leading the way in two consecutive wins in the RB20.
Norris, who is the only other driver to have led a lap in the opening races of 2024, believes that Red Bull’s continued advantage should not surprise observers.
“I don’t find Verstappen’s success worrying,” Norris stated. “Considering how much we have progressed in closing the gap, I am quite satisfied with McLaren’s performance.
“Even in qualifying, Verstappen’s win was not easily achieved and wasn’t too convincing. They are still learning about the car, which is based on a very different concept.
“However, it is something we should all expect. They started developing that car much earlier than anyone else, so it’s not surprising. What is surprising is how close we were and how close many other teams were.
“For example, if Carlos Sainz had not been stuck behind Sergio Perez during the middle stint in Bahrain, the difference would not have been so significant. So, I believe there are signs of hope for everyone.”
However, Valtteri Bottas, from Sauber, who previously raced for Mercedes when they won eight consecutive championships, disagrees with Norris and believes that the domination of a single team is a problem.
“It was a complete victory for Red Bull and Max in the last two races, which is a bit worrying,” argued Bottas.
“Of course, this does not change our focus and the battles we have on track, but for the rest of the world, it may seem the same as last year. However, let’s hope things change throughout the year.”
Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull, had predicted that other teams would catch up to his team under the new regulations in the third season.
However, in Bahrain, Verstappen was 25.1 seconds ahead of the nearest non-Red Bull car, which was Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari. In Jeddah, the difference was 18.8 seconds to Charles Leclerc.
When Horner was asked about his previous comments regarding convergence after the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, he replied: “Well, the cars converged because Checo [Sergio Perez] finished just eight or nine seconds behind his teammate at the finish line, so it was a very strong team performance today.”
“It’s great to see the RB20 stand out in a different type of location, on a different surface, and on a different street layout. I believe Melbourne will be different once again.”
“It will take four or five races to have a clear understanding, but today we had a very strong team performance and both drivers were exceptional.”
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The exciting final of the 2024 Football World Cup took place yesterday at the city’s main stadium. It was an intense match between the Brazil and Germany national teams, which ended with a dramatic victory for Brazil in the final minutes of the second half.
The game started with Germany dominating possession and creating several goal-scoring opportunities. However, it was Brazil who opened the scoring at the 20th minute, with a header goal from the team’s star striker. Germany quickly responded and equalized the game shortly after with a precise shot into the Brazilian goalkeeper’s corner.
In the second half, both teams continued to fight for the winning goal. Germany had some good chances, but the Brazilian defense was solid and did not let the ball in. It was then, at the 85th minute, that Brazil managed to score the goal that secured the victory. It was a powerful shot from outside the box that left the German goalkeeper with no chance.
The Brazilian fans went wild with the goal and the entire stadium turned into a party. The Brazilian players celebrated and hugged on the field, while the German players were disappointed with the result. It was an exciting final worthy of a World Cup.
With this victory, Brazil won the sixth world championship and became the most successful national team in football history. The Brazilian players were welcomed with celebration and applause when they returned home. The team’s coach praised the players’ performance and highlighted the importance of teamwork.
The 2024 World Cup will be remembered as one of the most exciting in history. The games were played at a high level and provided unforgettable moments for football fans. Now, eyes are already set on the next edition of the tournament, which promises to be even more thrilling.
