Bo Helmus

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson collided in the second practice session. As a result, they were both handed a one-place grid penalty.

After a difficult start to the season, Red Bull is finally back fighting at the front. After three pole positions and race wins in a row, including Sprint results, things are looking up for the team from Milton Keynes. It does seem like Red Bull have turned a corner since the summer break, but unfortunately, that only applies to one side of the garage. After finishing third in Baku, Isack Hadjar can’t keep up with the improved pace.

Where Mercedes was the team to beat before the summer break, they have been struggling for pace since. But with a second place in the second practice session, Kimi Antonelli might put the Silver Arrows back at the front.

With only six more races to go, if the races in the Middle-East will be held, the championship battle is reaching its climax. First place in both championships seems to be decided, but apart from the title-winning position, there is still a lot to fight for.