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Formula 1 December 2024 News Archive

F1 Gallery: How F1 tech evolved during the 2024 season
F1 McLaren explains the development discipline behind its F1 world title
F1 Brundle awarded OBE in King’s New Year’s honours
F1 The new rules dilemma that will define the 2025 F1 season
F1 Where are F1 teams based? Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull and more
F1 How summer downgrade saved Racing Bulls from complacency
F1 The F1 record we’re unlikely to ever see again
F1 Which F1 driver has taken the most wins and podiums at their home grand prix?
F1 The Brazil lesson F1 should heed in 2025
F1 The "self-fulfilling injury" in Williams's 2024 F1 crash-fest
F1 Tombazis: F1 will stick with current flexi front wing tests
F1 Levelling up – how Formula 1's global audience is opening the door to new partnerships
F1 Verstappen issues Red Bull title warning in push for RB21 progress
F1 Why Russell ranks his lost Spa F1 win above his 2024 Vegas domination
F1 The qualifying stats quirks of F1 2024
F1 Piastri on McLaren team orders: We "do the right thing for each other"
F1 Why McLaren's controversial mini-DRS rear wing became a "source of pride"
F1 The remarkable dual life of a hidden hero who worked with F1’s greats
F1 Mercedes opens up on the factors that hurt Hamilton with the W15
F1 How McLaren faced up to the misinformation, noise and distractions of being an F1 title challenger
F1 From mid-air reveals to robotic stand-ins - Motorsport's weird and wonderful launches
F1 Horner: Verstappen “never panicked” on way to F1 title despite Red Bull deficit
MISC Inside the thriving world of miniature motorsport
F1 Why Bottas is not letting the “worst-case scenario” end his F1 career
F1 Piastri hasn't "mastered" F1 tyre management, but it's "night and day" over 2023
F1 RB: Whole team at fault over failing to get Ricciardo to click
F1 Exclusive: Inside the secrets of F1’s new driver cooling kit
F1 What F1 tracks could replace Zandvoort after 2026?
F1 How a fine avoidance exercise created a forgotten piece of F1 history
F1 Russell never expected GPDA F1 role to get "so political"
F1 McLaren "impressed even more" than expected by former Red Bull stalwart Marshall
F1 The political flashpoints that added intrigue to F1 2024
F1 Piastri: Improving qualifying form my big focus for F1 2025
F1 Albon: Crashes shouldn't overshadow "fantastic" Colapinto's Williams F1 stint
F1 Inside the technical battlegrounds that made F1 2024 a classic
F1 The 10 best race drives of F1 2024
F1 The psychological breakthrough behind Russell beating Hamilton in F1 2024 quali 
F1 How McLaren’s rear wing push changed the game in F1
F1 Alpine F1 turnaround proves Enstone reorganisation was the "right thing to do"
F1 Jon Noble: An unfair perception or a genuine concern? Lifting the lid on Red Bull’s Tsunoda scepticism
F1 F1 2025 driver line-up: Who’s on the Formula 1 grid next year?
F1 Who is Racing Bulls' new F1 driver Isack Hadjar?
F1 Hadjar to partner Tsunoda at Racing Bulls for F1 2025
F1 Binotto on Audi's F1 reality check after finding team "frozen" with no plans
F1 Why F1 must find a solution to its wasted tyres problem
F1 Bottas rejoins Mercedes as 2025 F1 reserve driver
MISC Autosport Top 50 of 2024: #49 Esteban Ocon
F1 Russell: Ben Sulayem needs to tell F1 drivers what the FIA’s goal is
F1 Why Red Bull's Lawson pick renders its Ricciardo experiment a waste of time
F1 A hope and a prayer: Are there enough reasons to justify Lawson's Red Bull deal?
F1 Lawson promoted to replace Perez at Red Bull
F1 Ferrari first to reveal 2025 F1 car launch date
F1 The complications and negotiations behind Perez’s Red Bull exit
F1 Autosport Podcast Q+A: Perez leaves Red Bull and the Tsunoda-Lawson conundrum
F1 The 10 F1 2024 moments that cost Perez his Red Bull drive
F1 Perez leaves Red Bull with immediate effect
F1 Verstappen on F1 future: Mercedes talk constructive, but I like where I am
F1 The three-way scrap that kept everybody guessing in F1 2024
F1 Discovering and developing young talent is at the heart of Williams F1 comeback plan
F1 The F1 stories to look forward to in 2025's expected close battle
F1 Recapped: Everything that happened in F1's unexpectedly good 2024 season
F1 The old-school F1 obsession that Aston Martin is having to shake off
F1 The management culture that has helped McLaren’s push to F1 title glory
F1 Colapinto: Williams F1 stint still a "dream come true" despite difficult end
F1 McLaren's 2024 F1 title completes its hell-and-back journey, 10 years after its true nadir
F1 Verstappen: People who criticise me crossing the line don't have a champion mentality
F1 Red Bull eyes wider operating window for new RB21 F1 challenger
F1 How stylistic struggles hampered Hamilton’s emotional Mercedes swansong
F1 How 2026 F1 rules will help avoid identikit designs
F1 Tsunoda claims he "impressed" Red Bull in key test ahead of 2025 F1 driver call
F1 Alonso: Abu Dhabi repaid Stella for our 2010 F1 title miss
F1 Ben Sulayem finds ally in swearing clampdown in Mercedes boss Wolff
F1 How 2024's star cameos gave a preview to F1's future
F1 Albon: F1 2024 a "missed opportunity" for Williams
F1 The remarkable tale of F1’s unlikeliest team 'boss'
F1 Ferrari to improve every pillar of performance in 2025
F1 JA on F1 Podcast: What will happen in F1 in 2025?
F1 Why McLaren thinks it can overcome its 2025 wind tunnel deficit
F1 FIA governance restructure given the green light
F1 Rwanda launches official bid for F1 race at Wurz-designed track
F1 The 2025 design ideas behind RB's last update of 2024
F1 Ben Hunt: The pointlessness of Verstappen’s flying visit to Rwanda
F1 Crunch day for controversial FIA vote
F1 FIA announces 2025 F1 rule changes, 2026 tweaks outlined
F1 Alonso ready to accept lack of Aston Martin progress in 2025
F1 F1 and Pacsun extend fashion licensing deal that aims to attract new Gen-Z fans
F1 Assessing Doohan's slow-burn debut at F1's Abu Dhabi finale
F1 A welder or the new Hamilton? Kevin Magnussen's parallel universes
F1 Alpine insists Ocon is welcome for farewell factory visit
F1 Eddie Jordan reveals “aggressive” cancer diagnosis
F1 Jon Noble: How McLaren’s triumph proves Dennis’s ‘customer teams cannot win’ claims were right
F1 Russell: Hamilton a role model until the end after lifting team in Abu Dhabi
F1 Ben Sulayem open to F1 permanent stewards – but asks who pays for them
F1 The unspoken major factor behind McLaren’s F1 title win
F1 F1 TV named App of the Year at Apple awards
F1 Vasseur: Hamilton’s attention to detail can lead Ferrari to glory
F1 What is Verstappen's record against his F1 team-mates?
F1 Bottas suggests Audi promise not kept as "mistake" comes to an end
F1 How Abu Dhabi clashes show the F1 grid has learned how to stand up to Verstappen
F1 Gasly: Sixth in F1 constructors’ “unthinkable” for Alpine at start of 2024
F1 Alonso claims Bortoleto is F1's best rookie for 2025
F1 How Carlos Sainz showed his class during tough Ferrari farewell tour
F1 No FIA investigation into Verstappen's “stupid idiots" message
F1 An attempt at choosing Verstappen's 2025 Red Bull team-mate
F1 Tsunoda labels Red Bull a “very different car” after maiden F1 test for the squad
F1 Pirelli’s new softest C6 good for only “part of a lap” in Abu Dhabi test
F1 Verstappen questions "harsh" Perez treatment: "He is not an idiot"
F1 Ferrari to power Cadillac F1 team in "multi-year" agreement
F1 F1 Abu Dhabi post-season test: Leclerc heads Sainz to close out 2024
F1 Ferrari turnaround from being "in the s***" promising for future F1 charge
F1 What Hamilton will be doing on his Mercedes farewell tour
F1 Ranking the top 10 Formula 1 drivers of 2024
F1 Sainz fastest for Williams in morning of Abu Dhabi F1 test
F1 McLaren reveals “brave risk” approach to 2025 F1 car design
F1 Sainz makes Williams F1 debut in Abu Dhabi test
F1 Williams already banking on Sainz success as Santander sponsorship announced
F1 Seven things we learned from the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Four moments that cost Ferrari the 2024 F1 world title
F1 Norris claims "no one has a nice time" racing Verstappen
F1 The forgettable farewells of Formula 1’s departing quartet
F1 F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, 2024 prize money and more
F1 Hamilton fired up by Bono's poignant final "hammertime" call
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024
F1 F1's Abu Dhabi post-season test: Who is driving in 2024 and more
F1 Mercedes: Hamilton would have fought for win without bollard incident
F1 The only upsides that temper Red Bull’s “hate” of being beaten in F1
F1 The "impressive" Sainz effort that had Norris doubting Abu Dhabi win was McLaren's
F1 D-day for Perez but 2025 F1 announcement may have to wait
F1 How fast is an F1 car? Top speeds of F1, IndyCar, MotoGP and more
F1 Autosport Podcast: Abu Dhabi GP review
F1 Verstappen to serve FIA swearing punishment in Rwanda around awards ceremony
F1 Stella: McLaren must 'refuse the poison biscuit' to stay at the top
F1 Hamilton has 'no more tears' left after emotional Mercedes farewell
F1 Sainz already planning to improve Williams on final Ferrari laps
F1 Norris: Leclerc's lightning start made McLaren "nervous" over title bid
F1 Hamilton’s best performances for Mercedes ranked
F1 Verstappen takes blame for Piastri crash but unhappy with 10s penalty at Abu Dhabi GP
F1 Ranking Lewis Hamilton's 12 F1 seasons with Mercedes
F1 Ferrari 'hurting' as it misses out on F1 title to McLaren
F1 Success and hardship – Hamilton's 12 F1 seasons at Mercedes
F1 Ben Hunt: Norris shows his mental strength to seal F1 title for McLaren
F1 Live: Abu Dhabi GP updates – Race
F1 F1 Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren clinches constructors' title as Norris wins race
F1 When is the next F1 race and 2025 grand prix calendar
F1 Analysis: How McLaren went from “chaos” to F1 champions
F1 Perez admits his Red Bull F1 future will be settled in the coming days
F1 Brown: McLaren won't be distracted by title talk in Abu Dhabi showdown
F1 Why peak tyre temperature is an elusive state for F1 cars to attain
F1 Hamilton praised for ensuring Brad Pitt's F1 film is "legit"
F1 Horner: Perez’s lack of 2024 F1 points “very expensive” for Red Bull
F1 Verstappen says becoming a father will not affect his F1 career
F1 McLaren “aware” of team orders headache to bring title home in Abu Dhabi GP
F1 Autosport Podcast: Abu Dhabi GP qualifying review
F1 Norris "proudest" to have stuck with McLaren as F1 title looms
F1 Hulkenberg given grid penalty after safety breach in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying
F1 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more
F1 Alonso takes aim at F1 broadcast over "grumpy guy" portrayal
F1 Verstappen explains "spicy" slide towards the wall in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying
F1 Leclerc on Ferrari's title chances: “I believe in miracles”
F1 Wolff: Mercedes error that cost Hamilton “inexcusable” at Abu Dhabi GP
F1 Hamilton bemoans bad luck after Q1 exit on farewell Mercedes weekend
F1 Norris out to win F1 title for McLaren “in style” after Abu Dhabi pole
F1 F1 team-mates' qualifying battles: Abu Dhabi GP
F1 Live: Abu Dhabi GP updates – Qualifying
F1 F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Norris on pole in McLaren 1-2, Hamilton out in Q1
F1 Hamilton disaster as loose bollard helps put him out of Q1 in final Mercedes outing
F1 The surprising similarities between drought-ending chasers McLaren and Ferrari
F1 Jos Verstappen: No regrets over Red Bull being “torn apart” warning
F1 Live: Abu Dhabi GP updates – FP3
F1 F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Piastri leads Norris as McLaren dominates
F1 Alpine responds to criticism on "straightforward" Ocon/Doohan swap
F1 F1 2024 speed gains now “beyond expectation”, says Pirelli
F1 Former F1 CEO Carey appointed to Liberty Media board
F1 Autosport Podcast: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Friday practice review
F1 What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 F1 Abu Dhabi GP
F1 Leclerc feared he'd fail to join brother in Abu Dhabi FP1 with food poisoning
F1 Pirelli now believes Qatar GP tyre failures were not caused by mirror debris
F1 McLaren "in a league of their own" in Abu Dhabi after Friday practice, say rivals
F1 Ben Hunt: How becoming a father may change Verstappen's approach to F1
F1 Norris: McLaren's Abu Dhabi pace looks better than it is
F1 F1 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more
F1 Live: Abu Dhabi GP updates – FP2
F1 F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Norris leads McLaren 1-2 in FP2
F1 Chivas Regal gives Ferrari its own Tartan Army
F1 Red Bull admits handing Perez early contract “didn't work”
F1 Horner would "rather be a terrier than a wolf" after Mercedes "pantomime"
F1 Red Bull's most logical - yet very unlikely - driver choice
F1 Going for broke – AvaTrade secures fresh F1 link with Red Bull
F1 RB gets 2025 design ideas with new Abu Dhabi front wing
F1 Is the Wolff vs Horner conflict back to F1 2021 levels?
F1 Leclerc to take 10-place grid drop for Abu Dhabi GP
F1 Live: Abu Dhabi GP updates - FP1
F1 F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Leclerc tops FP1 but picks up grid penalty
F1 Chinese GP to remain on F1 calendar until 2030 with new deal
F1 Hamilton “massively underestimated” how hard final Mercedes season would be
SF Antonelli and Bearman to join Super Formula test
F1 GM announces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 team principal
F1 Ben Hunt: Russell’s fury with Verstappen is all part of his development
F1 Threats, lies and backstabbing: How the Verstappen and Russell feud played out
F1 Verstappen not surprised by "backstabber" Russell's comments
F1 Perez insists he will be at Red Bull in 2025
F1 Wolff: Horner “yapping little terrier” wrong to accuse Russell of hysterics
F1 Doohan: Avoiding Brazil start 'confusion' aim over rules revision for Abu Dhabi debut
F1 Verstappen "would have said even more" about "lying" Russell
F1 Russell slams Verstappen after revealing "put me on my f****** head in the wall" threat
F1 Jon Noble: Why FIA crisis talks only served to fire up combative Ben Sulayem even more
F1 Haas was unaware of Alpine using Ocon release as leverage
F1 What really fuelled Hamilton’s ‘I’m not fast anymore’ remark
WEC BMW signs Magnussen to LMDh roster as factory driver for 2025
F1 Ferrari v McLaren: Who holds the aces in the F1 title showdown?
F1 Why Ferrari changed plans with its experimental F1 floor in Qatar
F1 Why Hamilton's Qatar and Norris's Saudi Arabian false starts were treated differently
F1 Why aren't F1 trophies given at the last race of the season?
F1 Why Zandvoort is giving up on F1 before Verstappen
F1 Autosport Podcast Q+A: Lawson for Red Bull and the Russell-Verstappen fallout
F1 Everything you need to know about the 2025 F1 season: Driver line-up and calendar
F1 The underperforming Surtees follow-up that thwarted a promising bike-to-F1 union
F1 Arthur Leclerc to join brother Charles at Ferrari for Abu Dhabi FP1
F1 Ben Hunt: F1 teams concerned by FIA proposal to change governance rules
F1 Is the junior pathway to F1 actually 'broken'?
F1 How Colapinto U-turn opens door for Red Bull's Lawson F1 promotion
F1 Ocon and WEC star Hirakawa to drive for Haas F1 in Abu Dhabi test
F1 Ocon informed of Abu Dhabi F1 exit plan just hours before Qatar GP
F1 F1 to host final Dutch Grand Prix in 2026
F1 Ocon speaks out on Alpine F1 exit: "This is not how I wanted things to end"
F1 FIA looks to change rules into its governance after recent controversies
F1 The unanswered questions from the Qatar GP's mirror drama
F1 Zhou: F1 points relief is "statement" for future with Sauber exit imminent
F1 Bottas bemoans luck as Lawson accepts blame for Qatar clash
F1 Sergio Perez's Abu Dhabi decision: Bow out or be pushed out
F1 F1’s departees might be out of time – but not talent after Qatar GP
F1 Ben Sulayem hails Cadillac entry as win for F1 after being sent to ‘hell and back’
F1 Ferrari unconcerned by Hamilton's "not fast anymore" remarks
F1 Ben Hunt: Swearing outbursts, arguments and sackings…what is going on with F1?
F1 Seven things we learned at the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix
F1 Doohan ready for F1 challenge despite high rookie benchmark
F1 Norris’s Qatar yellow flag error is exactly what he can’t do in 2025 F1 title fight
F1 Perez "knows what the situation is" as Red Bull exit set after Abu Dhabi GP
F1 Horner claims Russell "hysterical" amid Verstappen bad blood
F1 What was behind Alonso’s “cannot ******* believe it” radio message
F1 Qatar Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024
F1 Ecclestone puts F1 car collection up for sale
F1 FIA explains Qatar mirror drama response and Norris penalty
F1 The F1 safety car rule that nearly "had Red Bull over" in Verstappen's Qatar win
F1 Alpine announces Doohan for Abu Dhabi debut, Ocon out
F1 Wolff: FIA could have its own reality show amid recent drama
F1 Hamilton: Disastrous Qatar F1 race “could have been worse”
F1 McLaren wants FIA review on penalty stance amid fears of future "consequences"
F1 Tsunoda reveals confusion over misheard “beaver” radio message
F1 Alpine looking for Ocon split resolution that "suits everyone"
F1 Verstappen "lost all respect" for Russell after Qatar GP stewards' room conduct
F1 Norris "would do the same" as Verstappen in reporting yellow flag breach
F1 Ocon set to vacate Alpine F1 seat for Abu Dhabi GP
F1 Live: F1 Qatar GP commentary and updates
F1 F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen wins in safety car-hit race, Norris handed penalty
F1 How Red Bull turned around its disconnected “rally car”
F1 Ben Sulayem responds to F1 drivers: How I run FIA “none of their business"
F1 Alonso never doubted himself amid Aston Martin struggles
F1 Bottas: It’s “ironic” that Sauber F1 improvement has come so late
F1 What the Losail sprint race and qualifying tell us about the 2024 F1 Qatar GP
F1 McLaren: We must “raise the bar” if we want to fight for 2025 F1 title
F1 Sainz: Ferrari hitting “hard limit” on lap time in Qatar qualifying