2024 F1 Season (Coolfastjack)

The 2024 Season was the 75th in series history. The reigning champion was Charles Leclerc, while Renault were the reigning constructors champions.

Teams and Drivers

Renault:Daniel Ricciardo and Jack Aitken

Ferrari:Charles Leclerc and Mick Schumacher

Mercedes:Max Verstappen and Nikita Mazepin

Red Bull-Honda:Alexander Albon and Patricio O'Ward

McLaren-Porsche:Lando Norris and Sergio Sette Camera

Haas-Ferrari:Louis Deletraz and Enzo Fittipaldi (Rookie)

Alfa Romeo-Ferrari:Giulano Alesi and Juan Manuel Correa

Racing Point-Mercedes:Lance Stroll and Sophia Floersch (Rookie)

Audi Sport GP:Valtteri Bottas and Esteban Ocon

Williams-Mercedes:Nicholas Latifi and Carlos Sainz

Porsche Motorsport: Nyck De Vries (Rookie) and Artem Markelov

Australian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won the pole over Daniel Ricciardo and his new teammate, Jack Aitken. Nikita Mazepin qualified 4th ahead of the 2 Ferrari's and Red Bull's. Verstappen led the early portions until Patricio O'Ward, running 7th, suffered a Gearbox failure and triggered a virtual safety car. Ricciardo got the jump on Verstappen at the first pitstops, although the Dutchman had fresher tires. He quickly breezed by and rocketed out to a lead, at one point over 15 seconds. Towards the end of the race, another VSC was deployed with 7 laps to go as Valtteri Bottas crashed in Turn 3 after a suspension failure. Verstappen pitted for fresh tires but a mishap with the wheels cost him time. He emerged 3rd behind the 2 Renault's. Verstappen got Aitken with 3 to go as the VSC's clock ran out. Ricciardo and Verstappen dueled for the lead on the final lap. Ricciardo had the lead but Verstappen attempted a dive at Turn 15, but Ricciardo retook the lead. Ricciardo had enough of a gap to beat Verstappen by a car length. Jack Aitken took a lonely 3rd from the Ferrari pairing. Ricciardo had the championship lead from Verstappen by 7 points after Round 1.

Schedule