Maybe, just maybe, Max Verstappen and Red Bull are back.
It is only a sprint race, which is a huge caveat given teams are able to make changes to their cars ahead of qualifying later today, and McLaren might be able to get into a more competitive window with Lando Norris.
But the nature of Verstappen’s win, keeping things under complete control and even setting the fastest lap on the final lap, was really impressive.
He got out of the car and gave a quick punch of the air, which hasn’t been seen after a sprint for a while.
If Verstappen has back the confidence he’s been lacking, then it will be big for the title race.