Read the latest opinion on Formula 1, IndyCar and Formula E, provided by Pit Debrief.
After winning the Formula 3 and Formula 2 championships in back to back seasons, Gabriel Bortoleto deservedly got the call to move up to F1 for 2025, partnering Nico Hulkenberg in an all-new line-up for Kick Sauber. Bortoleto will be the first Brazilian in a race seat in Formula 1 since Pietro Fittipaldi deputized the…
In 2024, Formula One said goodbye, or at least a see-you-later, to several drivers – Logan Sargeant whose disastrous stint with Williams Racing came to a fiery end in Zandvoort, Daniel Ricciardo whose disappointing return to F1 ended in Singapore, and of course the likes of Kevin Magnussen, Zhou Guanyu, Sargeant’s replacement Franco Colapinto and…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
