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END OF YEAR REPORT: Red Bull – A fourth consecutive title for Max Verstappen, but constructors’ champions no more | Formula 1®
On one side of the Red Bull garage 2024 was another season of excellence – Max Verstappen sealed his fourth consecutive drivers’ title despite increased competition across the grid. But, on the other side, it was a season of struggle for Sergio Perez with the Mexican’s results ultimately meaning Red Bull would slump to third in the constructors’ championship. Those performances cost the Mexican his seat despite signing a contract extension, with Liam Lawson the man to step up to the squad. Here is Red Bull’s end of year report…
EXCLUSIVE: The Top 10 F1 drivers of 2024 – as chosen by the drivers | Formula 1®
Red Bull’s four-time world champion Max Verstappen has another piece of silverware to add to his bulging trophy cabinet after being voted driver of the year for the fourth time in succession by his peers in our exclusive poll.
THE STRATEGIST: Could Norris have beaten Verstappen to the title had he maximised every race in 2024? | Formula 1®
For each of the Grands Prix, former Aston Martin strategist Bernie Collins has looked at what was theoretically possible for both drivers, given the pace of their respective cars, to see whether the championship could have gone the other way...
Liam Lawson reacts to Red Bull promotion as he details discussions with Christian Horner and outlines his goal | Formula 1®
Liam Lawson has been sharing his reaction to the news that he will become a Red Bull driver in 2025, with the New Zealander giving an insight into how he found out about his promotion as well as what his goal will be as he prepares to go up against Max Verstappen.
END OF YEAR REPORT: Mercedes – An inconsistent season and a bittersweet farewell for Hamilton | Formula 1®
Mercedes were already in the headlines prior to the 2024 season getting under way following the bombshell news that Lewis Hamilton would depart for Ferrari in 2025. Any hopes of providing the seven-time world champion with a stronger car for his final outing looked to have fallen short in the early stages – and while the team enjoyed a mid-season winning streak, the W15’s inconsistencies resulted in an up and down campaign. Here’s the Silver Arrows’ end of year report…
F1 2024: Our writers pick their best drivers and favourite stories from 2024 – and who needs to up their game in 2025 | Formula 1®
With the dust settling on an action-packed 2024 F1 season, now is the perfect time to take a look back at what proved to be a thrilling and memorable 24-round campaign. From who performed best to what made them laugh the most – and which names need to do better in 2025 – we asked our writers Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, Will Buxton, David Tremayne and Alex Jacques to give us their take on all of the burning questions about the season gone by…
ANALYSIS: The key factor that saw Isack Hadjar handed his F1 shot with RB – and what it means for ‘bridesmaid’ Yuki Tsunoda | Formula 1®
Isack Hadjar has become the final piece of the 2025 driver market puzzle after agreeing a deal to step up from F2 and race for RB. Why did the Red Bull family choose him – and what does it mean for his team mate Yuki Tsunoda?
END OF YEAR REPORT: Aston Martin – A season below expectations but with key high-profile arrivals | Formula 1®
By Aston Martin’s own admissions, 2024 fell significantly short of their expectations. While the season before had brought podium-scoring exploits, this year the on-track performances failed to sparkle on a regular basis. In the end that would result in a relative no man’s land of P5 in the constructors’ – 374 points behind fourth-placed Mercedes. That said, the continued work behind the scenes and key personnel additions – including one particularly high-profile individual – means this is still one of the teams to watch in the months and years to come. Here is their end of year report…
END OF YEAR REPORT: Alpine – From a nightmare start to a promising finish amid numerous behind-the-scenes changes | Formula 1®
The 2024 F1 season was nothing short of a rollercoaster for Alpine. Having started the campaign essentially at the back of the field, things initially looked bleak for the Enstone squad – all as numerous personnel and structural changes played out in the background. However, signs of progress emerged as the year developed, resulting in them claiming a hard-fought P6 in the constructors’ championship. Let’s take a look at Alpine’s end of year report…
POWER RANKINGS: Where do the drivers rank in the final leaderboard after a rollercoaster 2024 season? | Formula 1®
Formula 1 fans were treated to a spectacular 2024 season, with battles for both championships, first-time winners, dramatic incidents, controversial moments and much more playing their part. But which drivers impressed our Power Rankings judges from Bahrain to Abu Dhabi? Scroll down to check out the overall leaderboard...
ANALYSIS: Why Bottas' return to Mercedes makes perfect sense for both sides | Formula 1®
Mercedes and Valtteri Bottas are reuniting with news the Finn has signed up to be the Silver Arrows’ reserve driver in 2025. F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto explains why the union makes perfect sense for both parties...
Oli Oakes discusses 'trepidation' over becoming third Alpine Team Principal in 18 months | Formula 1®
Oliver Oakes has opened on whether he felt any trepidation over becoming the third Team Principal at Alpine in the space of 18 months, with the Briton admitting that he had to ask himself some “personal questions” when assessing whether to take the job or not.
END OF YEAR REPORT: Haas – Encouraging signs in Komatsu’s first season as team boss | Formula 1®
Haas made headlines before the 2024 campaign had even started when they announced that long-time team boss Guenther Steiner would be vacating his role. In the Italian’s place came another veteran of the outfit, engineer Ayao Komatsu, who quickly moved to play down their chances and predict a difficult start. What followed was a promising year of behind-the-scenes progress, effective car upgrades and plenty of points – even if they just fell short of P6 in the standings. Here’s the team’s end of year report…
ANALYSIS: Why Red Bull chose Liam Lawson instead of Yuki Tsunoda as Sergio Perez's replacement | Formula 1®
Liam Lawson will become the latest Red Bull junior to get a shot at the big time and partner four-time world champion Max Verstappen at the energy drinks firm’s works outfit. Why did he get the nod over RB team mate Yuki Tsunoda? F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto explains…
Ferrari give Carlos Sainz and his rally champion father special send-off with F1 track day at Fiorano | Formula 1®
Ferrari have bid farewell to Carlos Sainz in memorable style by hosting a track day for the Spaniard and his rally driver father, Carlos Sainz Senior, which saw both of them get behind the wheel of the squad’s 2022 car, the F1-75.
BEYOND THE GRID: The best of 2024 – featuring ageless Fernando Alonso, Carlos Sainz’s comeback and super-sub Ollie Bearman | Formula 1®
A driver market for the ages, Max Verstappen at his very best, emotional race wins, new constructors’ world champions and the end of some iconic eras – the 2024 Formula 1 season was sensational. In an end-of year Beyond The Grid special, Tom Clarkson picks his favourite moments from a long list of stellar guests.
‘I was 99% sure I was going to continue with Ferrari’ in 2025 says Carlos Sainz, as he admits ‘hurt’ at being replaced by Lewis Hamilton | Formula 1®
Carlos Sainz has opened up about his emotions after receiving the “shock” news that Lewis Hamilton would be replacing him at Ferrari for the 2025 season, admitting he “wasn’t prepared” for such a development.
END OF YEAR REPORT: RB – A new identity, another mid-season driver change and flashes of potential | Formula 1®
RB entered the 2024 season fresh from a rebranding – having swapped out their previous Red Bull-linked AlphaTauri moniker – and with high hopes of progressing through F1’s midfield. While they were in the hunt for sixth in the constructors’ championship until the final round, it was not quite enough to climb higher than the P8 they recorded in 2023. Via another mid-season driver change, which saw Daniel Ricciardo booted out in favour of Liam Lawson, here is the squad’s end of year report…
Aston Martin ‘cannot be happy’ with 2024 season as team boss Mike Krack insists they have ‘learned lessons’ for the future | Formula 1®
Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack has taken a moment to reflect on the Silverstone operation’s underwhelming performance across the 2024 campaign, admitting they fell significantly short of expectations.
What next for Zhou? Why Formula 1’s first Chinese racer is confident his F1 story is far from over yet
For many, he will be remembered mainly as China’s first F1 race driver. But Zhou – who leaves the sport alongside team mate and veteran 10-time Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas – doesn’t want that to be his legacy.
Laurent Mekies hails ‘outstanding’ season for Yuki Tsunoda with RB racer making steps ‘no one could have forecast’ | Formula 1®
RB team boss Laurent Mekies has praised Yuki Tsunoda for putting together an “outstanding” season that “nobody could have forecast”, while suggesting he would be “ready” to race for Red Bull if an opportunity arises.
END OF YEAR REPORT: Williams - A mid-season driver swap, countless crash dramas and a true test of determination | Formula 1®
How do you begin to sum up the rollercoaster that has been Williams’ 2024? From chassis dramas to driver swaps – and more cars in the barrier than you care to reflect on – the team’s resolve has been pushed to new extremes. But through every challenge that came their way, the squad has always risen above it. What’s more, with continued off-track improvements and a Smooth Operator on board, there’s plenty to be optimistic about. Here’s Williams’ end of year report…
END OF YEAR REPORT: Kick Sauber – A 'draining' season with the team in ‘survival mode’
The 2024 F1 season won’t live long in the memory of those associated with Kick Sauber. They may have at least avoided the ignominy of looking back on a pointless campaign – the team have Zhou Guanyu’s points in Qatar to thank for that – but there’s no getting past how difficult the year has been for the Hinwil outfit. However, with Audi’s arrival another year closer and key personnel in place, things might be looking up soon. Here is the team’s end of year report…
Max Verstappen predicts 'proper battle' in 2025 as he reflects on 'up and down' year at FIA Awards Ceremony | Formula 1®
Max Verstappen has predicted a “proper fight between a lot of teams” in 2025 as he was presented with the world drivers’ trophy at the FIA Awards Ceremony on Friday night in Rwanda.