On the face of it, things don't look good for Lewis Hamilton's title challenge after eight rounds of the 2021 season. Red Bull has emerged with the faster car of the top two teams after winning the last four races, while Mercedes, which has not won a race since the Spanish Grand Prix in early May, is not planning to bring another major upgrade. By contrast, Red Bull has been pushing hard with its own development, making steps with both its aerodynamic package and its Honda engine at the last two rounds. The reward was the team's most comprehensive victory of the year at its home circuit on Sunday and an 18-point lead in the drivers' championship for Max Verstappen. Editor's Picks...
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