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Formula One Exhibition London: The Pit Debrief Verdict

David Coath2 hours ago1 hour ago013 mins

The Formula One Exhibition debuted at the IFEMA Madrid venue in March of 2023 and has steadily been making its way around the globe with Austria and Canada already ticked off. Since August of this year, The F1 Exhibition’s home has been at Immerse LDN on the ExCeL London Waterfront – and will continue to be so until March 2nd 2025. Pit Debrief joined the queue last week with the other patrons interested in experiencing this latest slice of action from the pinnacle of motorsport. Described as an immersive journey through the rich history, technological evolution, and cultural impact of Formula 1 racing – expectation was high.

F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 1st | Max Verstappen

Anumitha Murugapandian21 hours ago21 hours ago09 mins

In the 2024 F1 season, Max Verstappen led the way despite Red Bull losing dominance, proving titles demand resilience, precision, and extraordinary skill. He claimed nine victories and captured his fourth Drivers’ Championship in Las Vegas, finishing 63 points clear of his closest rival Lando Norris. Red Bull finished third in the Constructors’ standings, but…

Charles Leclerc celebrating with the team after his maiden Monaco GP victory during the F1 2024 season

F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 2nd | Charles Leclerc

Senjuti Jash1 day ago21 hours ago012 mins

If Charles Leclerc’s title campaign ended prematurely this year, it was entirely down to the performance of the SF-24. Despite not having the fastest car in the majority of the races, he emerged as the most consistent driver over the course of the season. With 21 top-five and 18 top-four finishes—the most on the grid—the…

F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 3rd | Lando Norris

James O'Connor2 days ago38 minutes ago023 mins

2024 was a breakthrough year for Lando Norris as he scored his first F1 win, ending up with four overall as he places 3rd in Pit Debrief’s F1 Driver Rankings. However, the British driver could have won the Drivers’ Championship this year. A combination of factors saw him lose out on the title by 63…

F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 4th | Carlos Sainz

Chiara Martin2 days ago2 days ago011 mins

Carlos Sainz’s 2024 Formula 1 season was one of grit, recovery, and significant highs, though it ultimately marked the end of his Ferrari journey. The year began with Ferrari’s announcement that Lewis Hamilton would take his seat in 2025, a decision that cast a shadow over Sainz’s season but also seemed to fuel his determination….

F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 5th | George Russell

Karishma Persad2 days ago020 mins

For the second time in his three-year stint with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, George Russell has out-qualified his teammate. The British driver finished sixth in the 2024 World Drivers’ Championship with 245 points – 22 points more than the outgoing Lewis Hamilton. The 2024 season has been a positive one for Russell who took points…

F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 6th | Oscar Piastri

Fleur Rogerson3 days ago3 days ago06 mins

The 2024 season was bountiful for Oscar Piastri. With two wins and eight podiums, the Aussie made strides in his second season. His growth as a driver put him in 6th place in our F1 driver rankings. Opening stint The season started slow for McLaren. With Max Verstappen continuing his 2023 form and the RB20…

F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 7th | Lewis Hamilton

Karishma Persad3 days ago21 hours ago019 mins

Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton had a very difficult 2024 season, and P7 in Pit Debrief’s F1 Driver Rankings reflects it. Despite his wins in Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps, and four podium finishes, including that in the 2024 Chinese GP Sprint Race, Hamilton finished with 223 points — 22 points behind teammate George Russell, and 214…

F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 8th | Nico Hülkenberg

James O'Connor3 days ago3 days ago05 mins

14 years on from his Formula 1 debut with Williams Racing, Nico Hülkenberg continues to impress in Formula 1 as he had a superb 2024 campaign with Haas, and he is 8th in Pit Debrief’s 2024 F1 Driver Rankings. Qualifying pace is as good as ever Many were sceptical about Hülkenberg’s return to F1 in…

F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 9th | Pierre Gasly

Fleur Rogerson4 days ago21 hours ago06 mins

An impressive surge in the season’s final half earned Pierre Gasly a place in the top ten of Pit Debrief’s 2024 F1 Driver Rankings, coming in ninth. Alpine’s abysmal start The season began at a monumental low for the French team. Coming to Bahrain with a car overweight by a whopping 10kg, they were the…