MPH: Dominant Red Bull could be curbed by F1 rule change - should it?

Will Liberty act to improve entertainment factor? | View in browser F1 | MARK HUGHES MPH: Dominant Red Bull could be curbed by F1 rule change - should it? New F1 regulations were designed to bring cars closer together, but Red Bull appears to be pulling further clear of the field. Don't be surprised if the rules are changed to rein it in, writes Mark Hughes We'll see this weekend if Bahrain exaggerated Red Bull's advantage and that we could have a contest on our hands after all. But given how tight a leash Max Verstappen was being kept on as he continued to pull away from everyone, it seems unlikely. We've had multi-season eras of one team dominance before. In fact, it's become the norm. That of Mercedes lasted for seven seasons. Why not again? Well, one reason might be Liberty Media. READ MORE PHOTO: GRAND PRIX PHOTO SUBSCRIBER CONTENT Saudi Arabia's increasing influence on Formula 1       With Saudi Arabia's vast investment in F1, are we turning a blind eye to its worsening human rights record? Giles Richards reveals its deep involvement in racing amid flames of controversy READ MORE F1 | ADAM COOPER   Finally drawing a line under Abu Dhabi? Why F1 teams are backing new-look FIA        It's tasked with F1's smooth running, but the FIA hasn't been far from controversy recently. Now a new restructure, to prepare for GP racing's future, has remarkably united the paddock in support READ MORE F1 | CHRIS MEDLAND The evolution of Fernando Alonso — 'Aston driver is just enjoying F1' Fernando Alonso has a tricky reputation in F1. But he's been reinvigorated since moving to Aston Martin and shaken off some of his old traits for a more straightforward approach writes Chris Medland Fernando Alonso finds himself with a car that is not only capable of fighting with all but Red Bull on this year's evidence to date, but also one that has the potential to close that gap even further as the season goes on. Aston Martin described it as 95% new, and Alonso himself described the car as "very basic". And that's the first hint at the evolution of Fernando Alonso. READ MORE PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES/DPPI F1 | ADAM COOPER   What would Mercedes do if Hamilton quit F1?         Lewis Hamilton has been defiant amid retirement rumours in a slow start to the Mercedes' season but who would replace him if he decides enough is enough? READ MORE F1 | DAMIEN SMITH Can Verstappen emulate Vettel's greatest F1 season?      Max Verstappen and Red Bull are currently in imperious form – similar to Sebastian Vettel's greatest year in F1 READ MORE SHOP PROMOTION Most popular: Motor Sport shop Gilles Villeneuve full size Ferrari display helmet Jeddah Corniche Grand Prix Circuit | Saudi Arabria | Studio 72 Design | Poster Original Vintage John Player Team Lotus 1978 Bomber Jacket The World's Greatest Race | Motor Sport Magazine | Collector's Edition Bookazine F1 Calendar 2023 | Mug BMW Speedo Wall Clock Share this newsletter: Stay up to date  Update your preferences to select the content you wish to receive.   UPDATE NOW  Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy. Motor Sport magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60