Formula 1

With the dust settling on an action-packed 2024 F1 season, now is the perfect time to take a look back at what proved to be a thrilling and memorable 24-round campaign. From who performed best to what made them laugh the most – and which names need to do better in 2025 – we asked our writers Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, Will Buxton, David Tremayne and Alex Jacques to give us their take on all of the burning questions about the season gone by…

For each of the Grands Prix, former Aston Martin strategist Bernie Collins has looked at what was theoretically possible for both drivers, given the pace of their respective cars, to see whether the championship could have gone the other way...

By Aston Martin’s own admissions, 2024 fell significantly short of their expectations. While the season before had brought podium-scoring exploits, this year the on-track performances failed to sparkle on a regular basis. In the end that would result in a relative no man’s land of P5 in the constructors’ – 374 points behind fourth-placed Mercedes. That said, the continued work behind the scenes and key personnel additions – including one particularly high-profile individual – means this is still one of the teams to watch in the months and years to come. Here is their end of year report…

Isack Hadjar has become the final piece of the 2025 driver market puzzle after agreeing a deal to step up from F2 and race for RB. Why did the Red Bull family choose him – and what does it mean for his team mate Yuki Tsunoda?

Liam Lawson has been sharing his reaction to the news that he will become a Red Bull driver in 2025, with the New Zealander giving an insight into how he found out about his promotion as well as what his goal will be as he prepares to go up against Max Verstappen.

Isack Hadjar will make his Formula 1 debut in 2025 and takes the final seat on the grid after agreeing a deal to become Yuki Tsunoda’s team mate at RB.

Formula 1 fans were treated to a spectacular 2024 season, with battles for both championships, first-time winners, dramatic incidents, controversial moments and much more playing their part. But which drivers impressed our Power Rankings judges from Bahrain to Abu Dhabi? Scroll down to check out the overall leaderboard...

The 2024 F1 season was nothing short of a rollercoaster for Alpine. Having started the campaign essentially at the back of the field, things initially looked bleak for the Enstone squad – all as numerous personnel and structural changes played out in the background. However, signs of progress emerged as the year developed, resulting in them claiming a hard-fought P6 in the constructors’ championship. Let’s take a look at Alpine’s end of year report…

Mercedes and Valtteri Bottas are reuniting with news the Finn has signed up to be the Silver Arrows’ reserve driver in 2025. F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto explains why the union makes perfect sense for both parties...

Formula 1 has announced that it is extending its relationship with Crypto.com through to 2030.

Mercedes have announced that Valtteri Bottas will return to the team as a reserve driver for the 2025 season, after the Finn and Kick Sauber parted company following the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Liam Lawson will become the latest Red Bull junior to get a shot at the big time and partner four-time world champion Max Verstappen at the energy drinks firm’s works outfit. Why did he get the nod over RB team mate Yuki Tsunoda? F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto explains…

Red Bull have chosen Liam Lawson to replace Sergio Perez and become four-time world champion Max Verstappen’s team mate in 2025.

Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari Formula 1 car will break cover on February 19, a day after the sport’s inaugural season launch at London’s The O2 to mark its 75th anniversary.

Haas made headlines before the 2024 campaign had even started when they announced that long-time team boss Guenther Steiner would be vacating his role. In the Italian’s place came another veteran of the outfit, engineer Ayao Komatsu, who quickly moved to play down their chances and predict a difficult start. What followed was a promising year of behind-the-scenes progress, effective car upgrades and plenty of points – even if they just fell short of P6 in the standings. Here’s the team’s end of year report…

Ferrari have bid farewell to Carlos Sainz in memorable style by hosting a track day for the Spaniard and his rally driver father, Carlos Sainz Senior, which saw both of them get behind the wheel of the squad’s 2022 car, the F1-75.

Sergio Perez’s racing career in Formula 1 appears to be over for now after he and Red Bull agreed a deal to end their relationship with immediate effect.

Sergio Perez and Red Bull have reached an agreement to part ways with immediate effect.

Oliver Oakes has opened on whether he felt any trepidation over becoming the third Team Principal at Alpine in the space of 18 months, with the Briton admitting that he had to ask himself some “personal questions” when assessing whether to take the job or not.

A driver market for the ages, Max Verstappen at his very best, emotional race wins, new constructors’ world champions and the end of some iconic eras – the 2024 Formula 1 season was sensational. In an end-of year Beyond The Grid special, Tom Clarkson picks his favourite moments from a long list of stellar guests.