F1 Spanish GP analysis: Red Bull forced McLaren to unleash its full potential

A high-degradation track with surface temperatures reaching nearly 50C laid the foundations for a race where tyre management would be crucial. Everything seemed set for a McLaren one-two finish, and the only way to spoil the papaya party was to act aggressively and brazenly – just as Red Bull did with its unexpected three-stop strategy.
This was aimed primarily at countering one of …Keep reading