
The war reality that shines a light on the job Red Bull is doing
In moments of direct conflict, be it a military battle, cybercrime, or top-level sporting competition, it is often said that advantage lies with the attackers. This is true in Formula 1, as Red Bull has looked unbeatable in 2023. But, as the Monaco GP proved, misfortune can intervene. How it manages that will be critical.
In a bid to protect battle lines, keep control of computer systems, or stop your unfancied rival from beating you, defenders can never let their guard down.
No matter what is thrown at them, one moment of distraction can be enough to turn the tide of war.
Sometimes it does not even require that. An instant of good fortune for the aggressors can be all it takes for them to succeed.

Jonathan Noble is Motorsport.com’s Formula 1 editor. Having graduated from University of Sussex Jonathan worked for sports news agency Collings Sports reporting on F1, F3, touring cars and other sports, with articles appearing in The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Reuters, Autosport and other publications. In 1999 he moved to Haymarket Publishing to become a senior editor at Autosport Special Projects, and one year later he became Autosport’s grand prix editor. In 2015 he moved to Motorsport Network, becoming the F1 editor for Motorsport.com. He is also a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, and sits on the FIA Media Council.
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