2024 may have been one of the most underwhelming seasons of Fernando Alonso’s career. While he may not have stood on the podium this year, that was largely due to the disappointing performance of the AMR24. Despite the car limitations, the 43-year-old still managed to bring it into points for the majority of the season…
Finland’s Valtteri Bottas is back with the Mercedes F1 squad following three seasons at Sauber, agreeing to become a reserve driver. The 35-year-old spent five campaigns at Mercedes from 2017-2021, playing a key role in helping them win all five Constructors’ Championship titles during that period. Although Bottas ultimately fell short in each season against…
Red Bull Racing has confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace Sergio Pérez as Max Verstappen’s teammate for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Although this marks a significant step in Lawson’s rising career, the decision has sparked debate as Yuki Tsunoda, Lawson’s Racing Bulls teammate, has once again been overlooked for a promotion to the senior…
Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda impressed in 2024, and he is 11th in our F1 Driver Rankings. Puts Ricciardo in the shade early doors At the start of the campaign, Tsunoda was rapid in qualifying and took advantage of when the RB was at its best. He led the qualifying head-to-head 7-1 a third of the…
Earlier this year, it was announced that Madrid would be the new host of the Spanish Grand Prix. With a ten-year deal signed from 2026 to 2035. The FIA just announced that the grand prix will now also feature the FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships. The newly signed ten-year deal brings the junior…
Speaking to Sky Sports following confirmation of the exit of Sergio Pérez from Red Bull Racing, team boss Christian Horner discussed what went on following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Despite repeatedly stating he would be on the grid next year with Red Bull during media sessions as the season went on, it was confirmed…
The F1 career of Red Bull Racing’s Sergio Pérez has come to an end — at least for the time being — as an agreement has been reached that sees the 34-year-old leave the team. After surviving strong rumours ahead of the summer break that Daniel Ricciardo would replace him, his journey has now ended…
After ten years in Formula One, Kevin Magnussen is heading for pastures new next season. Despite the strong performance in the final stretch of the season, his lacklustre run in the earlier races, and constantly being outperformed by his teammate Nico Hülkenberg leaves him 12th in our 2024 F1 Driver Rankings. Defensive or overaggressive? Kevin…
Mercedes has endured a rocky road in recent years, and 2024 was no exception, marking their worst finish in the standings during the turbo hybrid era finishing in fourth place among the top four teams. Despite these struggles, the team clinched four wins and four poles, making it their best season since the ground effect…
In 13th in Pit Debrief’s F1 Driver Rankings for 2024 is Esteban Ocon. Esteban Ocon endured a rollercoaster 2024 season at Alpine, with several point-less finishes interrupted by three P10 finishes, one P9, and a standout performance in the 2024 São Paulo GP, where he secured the third podium of his career. Unfortunately, Ocon suffered…
