Formula 1 fans have delivered their verdict on who they feel will be the closest challengers to Red Bull in 2024 - and it is not good news for Mercedes or Ferrari.
After its crushing season with 21 wins from 22 races and a record 860 points - more than double the 409 Mercedes earned second place with in the Constructors', Red Bull start 2024 as favourites for a third straight title double.
Behind it however, the picture is less clear.
At times in 2023, each team from Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Aston Martin emerged as Red Bull's closest rival on any given weekend.
But when RacingNews365 asked which of those four teams would present the biggest challenge to Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez in 2024, the results made for grim reading in Brackley and Maranello...
Make sure to keep an eye out for the next RacingNews365 poll!
Who will be Red Bull's closest challengers in 2024?
| Team | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes | 196 | 20.71% |
| Ferrari | 229 | 24.20% |
| McLaren | 480 | 50.73% |
| Aston Martin | 41 | 4.33% |
| TOTAL | 946 |
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