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…
Aston Martin’s 2024 season has been a continuation of the struggles they faced in the latter half of 2023. This year the team failed to reclaim their early momentum of the last campaign, with the team finishing in fifth place, way behind the top runners in terms of points. Mercedes in 4th had a gap…
Liam Lawson’s outing at the Abu Dhabi GP marked an anti-climactic end to his 2024 season. The New Zealander’s race was compromised by pit stop issues, resulting in an early exit. Lawson started the race well, holding his position in the midfield battle as he was just outside the top 10. In fact, he got…
The Qatar GP was a tough blow for Lando Norris, as a penalty completely upended his race. Norris was handed a 10-second stop/go penalty for not slowing under double-waved yellow flags. The penalty dropped him from second to 15th, dealing a setback to McLaren’s aspirations for a stronger weekend. Ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP,…
McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella shared his feelings following the penalties at the F1 Qatar GP. The weekend saw Lando Norris handed a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for failing to slow under yellow flag conditions. FIA shake-ups prompted Stella to urge clarity and consistency in governance. Speaking after the race, Stella addressed the penalty situation directly,…
With just two races left in the 2024 season, drivers met with the FIA ahead of the Qatar GP to address ongoing concerns over racing guidelines. The discussion was sparked by recent controversies involving Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in the US and Mexico. The debate centered on the rule requiring inside drivers to leave…
The Las Vegas GP had a lot of talking points, but the spotlight inevitably fell on Max Verstappen, who clinched his fourth consecutive world championship. Despite not piloting the fastest car for much of the season, Verstappen’s consistency and skill ensured he secured the title with two races to spare. Following a dominant season in…
The final triple-header has kicked off in the Sin City with a three-way battle for a Constructors’ title. Charles Leclerc is looking ahead with measured optimism as Ferrari prepares for the F1 Las Vegas GP. The SF24 has shown impressive tyre management throughout the season—a stark contrast to its predecessor. However, this strength could turn…
Earlier this month, all the drivers, through the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), expressed mounting frustrations with the FIA and its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The GPDA released an open letter criticising the FIA for issues ranging from inconsistent penalties to financial transparency. This bold statement marks the first of its kind from the GPDA…
Franco Colapinto’s rapid rise to an F1 seat with Williams, replacing Logan Sargeant mid-season to partner Alex Albon, has thrown fresh fuel on a longstanding debate in motorsport: are junior series results in F2 a reliable gauge of F1 potential? Colapinto, whose junior career lacked the dominant performances typically expected, has held his ground impressively…
