Formula One teams rarely have the fastest car for long. Rule changes shake up the order. Sometimes a team will make a technological breakthrough that gives them an advantage.   It can be very interesting to look at how the established order changes across different seasons. To take an extreme example, in 2008 Red Bull's average qualifying position was 10th, but in 2009 this had jumped to fifth. In such a competitive sport, that is an enormous leap in performance. The following graphs show how each of the current teams have moved up and down the grid over the past decade. It is frequently clear to see how the advent of a new engine supplier, or an injection of cash, has boosted their performance. There are a number of ways that this inf...

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Formula One teams rarely have the fastest car for long. Rule changes shake up the order. Sometimes a team will make a technological breakthrough that gives them an advantage.   It can be very interesting to look at how the established order changes across different seasons. To take an extreme example, in 2008 Red Bull's average qualifying position was 10th, but in 2009 this had jumped to fifth. In such a competitive sport, that is an enormous leap in performance. The following graphs show how each of the current teams have moved up and down the grid over the past decade. It is frequently clear to see how the advent of a new engine supplier, or an injection of cash, has boosted their performance. There are a number of ways that this inf...

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