How Ferrari has slashed Red Bull’s F1 top speed advantage

In fact, a recent concerted effort to address and close down a clear deficit it had to its main championship rival has paid off, and could be significant for the title battle.

Since the start of the year, GPS data of the Red Bull RB18 and the Ferrari F1-75 showed they achieved their lap times in different ways.

The Ferrari was better in slow and medium corners, while the Red Bull stretched its legs on the straights with a significant top speed advantage.

And, as team boss…