straight line

The high wind speed in turn influences the dust cycle on the Red Planet: "These strong, straight-line winds are very likely to bring a considerable amount of dust into the Martian atmosphere - much more than previously assumed," says Bickel.

"We know very well that our car is very competitive in long, medium-speed corners, of which we have none here in Baku; likewise in Vegas. The car is not particularly effective in straight-line braking, of which you have a lot here."

Verstappen passed Piastri on the opening lap with a slipstream up the long Kemmel straight and used his Red Bull's straight-line advantage to hold the Australian at arm's length for the entire 15 laps.

The closest he got was on lap 11, but the Red Bull's straight-line speed was enough to allow Verstappen, even without the DRS overtaking aid, to stay just out of reach.

The perfect flag football player combines that straight-line speed with quickness.