F1 2024 Archives

“A challenge” to get back to 2023 performance levels in F1 2025 — Lance Stroll on Aston Martin

Rebecca Malitz2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

Aston Martin began the 2024 season strongly, earning enough points in the early rounds to secure fifth place in the Constructors’ Championship, as Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso could fight for decent spots. They maintained their position in P5 throughout the season despite being out-developed and outpaced by competitors such as Haas and Alpine. Lack…

2024 a “bit of missed opportunity” for Williams F1 as team turns focus toward future — Albon

Karishma Persad2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

Williams Racing’s Alexander Albon described missing out on a points finish at the Abu Dhabi GP as “a shame.” Close to points While speaking after his P11 finish in the final race of the 2024 season, Albon stated that while he hoped to finish in the top 10, he had struggled to maintain the temperature…

Alonso: Aston Martin “need to learn” from McLaren turnaround after nightmare 2024 F1 season

James O'Connor2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

Fernando Alonso finished his season on somewhat of a high as he crossed the line in P9 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in his Aston Martin, fending off the McLaren of Oscar Piastri at the end of the race. Taking advantage at the start The collision between Piastri and Verstappen at turn 1 allowed…

Piastri: McLaren winning the F1 Constructors’ Championship will only “sink in” when they return to Woking

Shermaine Wong2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

McLaren left the Abu Dhabi GP as the ultimate winners as they were crowned Constructors’ Champions, thanks to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri behind the wheel. After an intense battle with Ferrari for the title, McLaren ended the season with the trophy for the first time since 1998. They were thrown out of the 2007…

Bottas: Joining Sauber in F1 “was a mistake” as the team “had me over”

Ryan McGahey2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

Valtteri Bottas reflects on his poor final Grand Prix with Sauber in Abu Dhabi. The Finn also broke down the failings of the team over his three year stint as Hinwil. Valtteri Bottas suffered a point-less season in 2024, with the Finn finishing the season 22nd in the championship. Speaking after his final Grand Prix…

F1 Testing | Leclerc leads Sainz in Abu Dhabi

James O'Connor2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

Tyre and young driver testing was the order of the day in Abu Dhabi as the gruelling 2024 F1 season finally reached its conclusion. The calendar consisted of 24 races, as well as 6 Sprints. Debuts There was debuts aplenty for drivers with their new teams: Carlos Sainz at Williams, Gabriel Bortoleto at Sauber, Esteban…

Charles Leclerc embracing teammate Carlos Sainz on the podium at F1 Abu Dhabi GP

“Really happy about the race but the disappointment is a lot bigger” — Leclerc on Ferrari losing the WCC at F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Senjuti Jash2 years ago2 years ago08 mins

As the chequered flag fell at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, Charles Leclerc ended his 2024 season on a bittersweet note. Despite his storming recovery drive to the podium and his teammate Carlos Sainz finishing P2, Ferrari fell short of the championship by just 14 points. The Monégasque driver started the race weekend on the…

“I don’t feel pressure” — Doohan not concerned about 2025 after F1 bow at Abu Dhabi GP

Olivia Pursehouse2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

An early debut Jack Doohan made his official Formula 1 debut at the Abu Dhabi GP. The Australian was set to make his full-time debut for Alpine next season, but a late season driver switch saw Doohan taking the seat of Esteban Ocon prematurely. The 21-year-old finished his first Formula 1 race in 15th, finishing…

Oakes: Renault CEO de Meo “proud” of strong finish to 2024 F1 season by Alpine

James O'Connor2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

Under the leadership of Oliver Oakes, Alpine sealed P6 in the Constructors’ Championship after a superb end to the 2024 F1 season. 35 points in Brazil was the deciding factor, but P10, P5 and P7 finishes from Pierre Gasly in dry races in Mexico, Qatar and Abu Dhabi were also key as the team’s Austin…

“Pretty clear what I’ve done this year” — Yuki Tsunoda ahead of Red Bull F1 test

Gabriel Diamante2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

RB F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda reflected on his performance on the final rac e of the season in Abu Dhabi and about Red Bull Racing potentially picking him for the second driver seat. How Tsunoda’s race was lost at the start The Japanese driver said that his car’s clutch got stuck, and that the anti-stall…