Frederic Vasseur believes Red Bull are no longer in their ‘comfort zone’ after Miami GP defeat

“I think honestly that Red Bull is still ahead, probably Max could have won without the story of the Safety Car,” he commented. “I don’t want to draw conclusions on this, but [he had] a pole position and they still have a small advantage.

“What is true is that, compared to one year ago, when we are able to do a good job and to put everything together, we are there. It means we are putting them a little bit under pressure [and] they have to be a bit more aggressive with the strategy.

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“They are not anymore in the comfort zone of last year where it doesn’t matter what happened – after Lap 2 they were in front. I think that’s a game changer in the management of the race.

“I think this is an opportunity for us, because if we are doing another small step, I think we will be in a really good position to fight with them every single weekend.”

Despite their Miami defeat, Red Bull remain comfortably ahead in the constructors’ standings on 239 points, 52 clear of Ferrari and a further 63 ahead of McLaren.