Max Verstappen had almost everything his own way early in 2024, winning five of the opening seven races and building a sizeable championship advantage, while Red Bull boasted a solid lead of their own. But just two more wins have followed for driver and team since then, with rivals making strides and a genuine title fight developing. So, who exactly has been trending in the right direction? As the F1 fraternity settles into the summer break, we take a closer look¦