The momentum of 2021 launched Red Bull—but most particularly its wunderkind Verstappen—into a new era of dominance that threatened to bore viewers and undo all of the hard-earned popularity Formula 1 had gained after millions of lockdown-bound viewers tuned into Netflix’s Drive to Survive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Red Bull's interest in Franco Colapinto is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing stories of the 2024 F1 season. After a number of impressive performances with Williams, the Argentine driver has attracted significant attention from rival teams eager to secure his services.