The 2024 F1 season is underway and Max Verstappen made no fuss about picking up where he left off last year. The Dutchman eased to a comfortable victory in Bahrain, and he will take some stopping when drivers head to Saudi Arabia this weekend.

Sergio Perez took second place to make it a Red Bull one-two, despite both drivers operating amid a backdrop of unrest behind the scenes as team principal Christian Horner faces calls to step down.

Jos Verstappen, father of Max, set out his stall over the weekend by calling for the 50-year-old to make way. The saga risks bleeding into the upcoming race as Horner maintains his intention to stay in position.

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