Mistakes Red Bull cannot repeat

Momentum is critical in motorsport. There’s the obvious reason of physics, but it’s also a tangible perception stemming from results. It can have positive and negative impacts on competitors. In Formula 1 2021’s endgame, momentum has been swinging wildly between the title protagonists.

Just after Mercedes took assured wins in Russia and Turkey, Red Bull’s Austin surprise and stunning Mexico domination took Max Verstappen 19 points clear of Lewis Hamilton. But the seven-time champion hit back majestically in Brazil and Qatar – two races that