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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1-75, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB18, battle for the lead
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The hare and tortoise dilemma at the heart of F1’s 2022 team battle

The start to the 2022 Formula 1 season has been thrilling, as Ferrari and Red Bull battled for dominance in cars that are more or less matched - but are achieving the lap time in different ways. But, how teams approach development under the new cost cap rules will play a key factor in the title battle going forward

The intriguing differences in the set-up choices of Red Bull and Ferrari so far this season have been critical in deciding the outcome of the two Formula 1 races we’ve had. Ferrari’s higher downforce approach, sacrificing top speed in favour of looking after tyres, helped Charles Leclerc manage things to perfection in Bahrain.

However, Red Bull’s aggressive choices in cutting back its wing levels and gunning for top speed, paid dividends in Saudi Arabia when it was key to letting Max Verstappen power his way past the lead Ferrari and grab the win.

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