The qualifying stats quirks of F1 2024 Race results inevitably stand out most vividly in motorsport history books but qualifying remains key to building them in Formula 1, with the 2024 season no different. Autosport · Dec 27, 2024
Paddock fits: 10 of F1's most fashionable moments of 2024 The paddock has become a catwalk, with the best looks, statement-making 'fits, and out-of-the-norm fashion routines have an exclusive place on this list. Motorsport · Dec 25, 2024
Why Bottas is not letting the “worst-case scenario” end his F1 career Valtteri Bottas may be excited about ‘what’s next’ for him in Formula 1, but there is no hiding the disappointment about how a ‘worst-case scenario’ left him on the sidelines. Motorsport · Dec 24, 2024
Bottas returns to Mercedes as F1 third driver Valtteri Bottas has been signed by Mercedes to be its third driver for the 2025 Formula 1 season, after he missed out on keeping his seat at Sauber. Motorsport · Dec 19, 2024
Valtteri Bottas reunites with Mercedes F1 team after missing out on 2025 seat The Finnish driver will link up with the Silver Arrows in the paddock next year The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
Bottas rejoins Mercedes as 2025 F1 reserve driver Valtteri Bottas has been re-signed by Mercedes to be its reserve driver for the 2025 Formula 1 season, after he missed out on keeping his seat at Sauber. Autosport · Dec 19, 2024
Backfired: The top F1 free agent moves that flopped The freedom of being a free agent in the F1 world can be refreshing, but a wrong choice can make for a long season, or a slow burn to your career. Motorsport · Dec 13, 2024
Bottas suggests Audi promise not kept as "mistake" comes to an end Valtteri Bottas has claimed he was assured of his place as a "pillar" of the Sauber/Audi Formula 1 programme and labelled his period with the Hinwil-based outfit a "mistake". Autosport · Dec 11, 2024
The forgettable farewells of Formula 1’s departing quartet While much was made of Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes finale and Carlos Sainz’s last race for Ferrari, four likely permanent Formula 1 farewells also took place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – and sadly for those involved, none of them went particularly to plan. Autosport · Dec 9, 2024
F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, 2024 prize money and more The 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship battle was one of the best in recent history, with McLaren beating Ferrari to the top spot in Abu Dhabi. McLaren entered the weekend on top with 640 points, leaving it 21 points ahead of its Italian rival, while the previous weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix saw… Motorsport · Dec 9, 2024
F1 race winner Bottas labels his Sauber career 'a mistake' after difficult 2024 Bottas calls Sauber stint a 'mistake' after poor 2024 season, citing team boss Fred Vasseur's departure and lack of technical progress. Motorsport · Dec 9, 2024
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren clinches constructors' title as Norris wins race Lando Norris won Formula 1’s 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to secure McLaren’s first constructors’ championship since 1998, with Carlos Sainz second for defeated Ferrari after Max Verstappen collided into Oscar Piastri. Autosport · Dec 8, 2024
F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Norris victory wraps up McLaren constructors' title Lando Norris won the Formula 1 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to secure McLaren’s first constructors’ championship since 1998, with Carlos Sainz second for Ferrari after Max Verstappen hit Oscar Piastri. Motorsport · Dec 8, 2024
Perez admits his Red Bull F1 future will be settled in the coming days Sergio Perez has accepted for the first time that his Red Bull future is in doubt, admitting a meeting after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix could bring an end to his Formula 1 career. Motorsport · Dec 8, 2024
Motorsport · Dec 6, 2024 Pirelli F1 now believes Qatar GP tyre failures were not caused by mirror debris Pirelli now believes that the tyre failures suffered by Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz in Formula 1’s Qatar Grand Prix were not caused by debris from the mirror run over by Valtteri Bottas.
Autosport · Dec 6, 2024 Pirelli now believes Qatar GP tyre failures were not caused by mirror debris Pirelli now believes that the tyre failures suffered by Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz in Formula 1’s Qatar Grand Prix were not caused by debris from the mirror run over by Valtteri Bottas.
Autosport · Dec 6, 2024 F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, 2024 prize money and more The 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship battle was one of the best in recent history, with McLaren and Ferrari still in contention going into the season finale in Abu Dhabi. McLaren entered the weekend on top with 640 points, leaving it 21 points ahead of its Italian rivals, while the…
Autosport · Dec 5, 2024 Ben Hunt: Russell’s fury with Verstappen is all part of his development George Russell’s extraordinary row with Max Verstappen has caught many by surprise - but really, it is not that unexpected. The content of the explosive verbal boxing match between the two, however, is.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Valtteri Bottas on F1 swansong: ‘This year has been the toughest of rides’ EXCLUSIVE: Bottas, who is Lewis Hamilton’s favourite ever teammate, will take to the start line for potentially the final time in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, after 12 years in F1. But, as he tells Kieran Jackson, he has no regrets
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024 Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and every F1 driver ranked ahead of 2024 finale Ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi, The Independent grades all 23 drivers to take part in at least one race
Autosport · Dec 3, 2024 Zhou: F1 points relief is "statement" for future with Sauber exit imminent Zhou Guanyu conceded it was a "relief" to secure Sauber's first points finish of the 2024 Formula 1 season at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Autosport · Dec 3, 2024 Bottas bemoans luck as Lawson accepts blame for Qatar clash Liam Lawson has accepted blame for running Valtteri Bottas off the track and costing the Sauber driver a shot at his first points of the season during the Qatar Grand Prix.
Autosport · Dec 2, 2024 Seven things we learned at the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix Three safety cars, a veritable smorgasbord of penalties, and a series of surprise results all defined this year's trip to the Losail circuit: a featureless expanse in the Qatari desert that has inexplicably become a favourite among the drivers. The racing might have been a little stilted at the front…
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024 Lewis Hamilton not expecting to leave Mercedes on a high after struggle in Qatar Hamilton endured a torrid weekend in his penultimate race for the Silver Arrows
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2024 Qatar Grand Prix: Max Verstappen takes win as Ferrari cut gap to McLaren in constructors' battle Norris was handed a 10-second penalty as battle for constructors’ championship goes to final race of the season