A tactical masterclass from Carlos Sainz in Singapore provided the only break in Red Bull’s hegemony in 2023, as history repeated itself; Ferrari had also been the sole interloper on McLaren’s potential 1988 clean sweep, offering respite to those disenfranchised by foregone conclusions. And, if old F1 scripture continues to bear similarities to the current narrative, then there’s a chance of a more competitive 2024… if Ferrari can achieve greater pace on Sundays.
The red cars were nifty in qualifying trim, particularly in Charles Leclerc’s custody,
