F1’s 2024 season turned out to be one for the history books. Seven different drivers grabbed multiple wins, and the championship battles kept fans on the edge of their seats right until the end.
McLaren shocked everyone by dominating the second half of the season. They clinched their first constructors’ title since 1998, setting up Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for what could be an epic title fight in 2025.
Ferrari finally got their act together after some mid-season struggles. They fixed their biggest headache – tire management – and Charles Leclerc gave Italian fans something to cheer about with wins at Monaco and Monza.
Red Bull’s season was a tale of two halves. While their car struggled later in the year, Max Verstappen showed why he’s the best in the business, managing to clinch another drivers’ title despite the team’s technical issues.
Mercedes bounced back from their winless 2023 with four victories, including a stunning 1-2 finish in Las Vegas. Lewis Hamilton finally broke his drought, scoring his first win since Saudi Arabia 2021.
Aston Martin had a tough time on track, but they’re playing the long game. They pulled off some major coups by signing Adrian Newey from Red Bull and Enrico Cardile from Ferrari. With Honda coming on board, they’re setting themselves up for a massive 2026.
Alpine surprised everyone by climbing to 6th in the standings after a rough start. Their highlight? A double podium in Brazil, with Pierre Gasly looking particularly strong late in the season.
Haas made huge strides from their 2023 struggles. They often had the fifth-fastest car, with Nico Hulkenberg, Kevin Magnussen, and rookie Oliver Bearman all putting in some eye-catching performances.
VCARB (formerly AlphaTauri) made a smart move keeping Yuki Tsunoda. His experience will be crucial next year as rookie Isack Hadjar joins the team.
Williams kept improving under James Vowles’ leadership. They landed a major signing in Carlos Sainz after he was replaced by Hamilton at Ferrari. Their mechanics also earned praise for their lightning-quick repair work throughout the season.
Sauber barely avoided a pointless season, scoring just four points in a chaotic Qatar GP. But they’re building for their Audi future, bringing in heavy hitters like Mattia Binotto as CTO and COO, Jonathan Wheatley as team principal, and signing Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto for the long term.