Max Verstappen picked up his fifth penalty in five races in Abu Dhabi. Red Bull waited as long as possible before telling him.
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The Formula 1 world championship began in 1950 and is considered the world’s leading form of single-seater motorsport. The 2024 F1 season is the 75th time the world championship has been held.
A world drivers’ champion has been crowned every year since the series began. Since 1958 a world constructors’ championship title has also been awarded.
The most successful F1 drivers in history are seven-times world champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. In 2021 the former became the first and so far only driver to date to win 100 grands prix.
While Schumacher retired from F1 at the end of 2012, Hamilton continues to race. His rival world champions in the series are Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
There are 10 teams active in the championship, each of which field cars for two drivers. Each team is required to design and build the majority of its cars but may source some parts including engines, gearboxes and certain other components.
Ferrari has won the F1 constructors’ championship more times than any other team, with 16 titles. It is also the only team which has competed in every championship since the first season of Formula 1.
The Formula 1 calendar typically runs from March to November each year. Pre-season tests take place in February and March, and a post-season test is usually scheduled for late November or December.
A championship now includes over three times as many rounds as early seasons did. Seven rounds counted towards the first world championship – including the Indianapolis 500, despite it being run to different rules – but a record-breaking 24 races are scheduled on the 2024 F1 calendar. The series visits Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. It has not raced in Africa since 1993.
Two organisations are responsible for running F1. The Federation Internazionale de l’Automobile (FIA), based in Paris, France, administers and governs the sport. Its commercial rights are leased to Formula 1 Management (FOM) which was purchased by the US-based Liberty Media in 2017.
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Fights with Verstappen showed where I need to improve next year – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris says he needs to put up a stronger fight against Max Verstappen next year but admitted: “No one has a nice time racing Max.”
Bollard incident in qualifying cost Hamilton shot at final Mercedes win – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s bizarre incident with a bollard during qualifying cost him a chance to win his final race for Mercedes, team principal Toto Wolff believes.
Norris achieves feat which eluded Hamilton by taking McLaren to constructors’ title
2024 Abu Dhabi GP report
Posted onWhile Lewis Hamilton said goodbye to Mercedes in style, Lando Norris ended McLaren’s long wait for the constructors’ championship with a classy win.
Does Leclerc’s strategy show Hamilton should have finished higher than fourth?
2024 Abu Dhabi GP interactive data
Posted onShould Lewis Hamilton have finished even higher in his final race for Mercedes? Here’s the key data from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
FIA confirms details of Verstappen’s ‘community service’ swearing penalty
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed details of how Max Verstappen will complete his ‘community service’ penalty for swearing in a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Bottas handed five-place grid penalty he may never serve
Formula 1
Posted onThe stewards have issued a five-place grid penalty to Valtteri Bottas which he may never serve as he has no F1 seat for 2025.
Recovery drive from 16th to fourth a “good way to end” Mercedes chapter – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he brought his Mercedes career to a fitting end with a “tough, tough race” in Abu Dhabi.
Verstappen apologised for collision, his penalty “speaks for itself” – Piastri
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri revealed Max Verstappen apologised for the collision between the pair on the first lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Perez will ‘discuss what’s best for everyone’ at Red Bull after dismal end to season
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez admitted he will have to “see what happens” about his seat at Red Bull in 2025 after a dismal end to the championship in Abu Dhabi.
“From the bottom of my heart”: Hamilton’s emotional radio farewell to Mercedes
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton told his Mercedes team “what started out as a leap of faith turned into a journey into the history books” at the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Vote for your 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Norris beats Ferrari pair to deliver long-awaited constructors’ title for McLaren
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris sealed the constructors’ championship for McLaren by winning the Abu Dhabi GP ahead of Carlos Sainz Jnr and Charles Leclerc.
McLaren win F1 constructors’ championship for first time in 26 years
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren has sealed its first Formula 1 constructor’s championship for 26 years in the final round of the 2024 championship.
Rate the race: 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Verstappen now within four points of race ban after penalty for Piastri clash
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has moved closer to an automatic race ban after being penalised for his collision with Oscar Piastri.
2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onThe 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina in pictures.
I could have won races earlier but I wanted to win with McLaren – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris says it means more to him to have achieved success with McLaren, the team that brought him into Formula 1.
Qualifying stats: McLaren on top as Alonso and Hulkenberg star in midfield
Formula 1
Posted onWhich drivers dominated their team mates most emphatically during 2024? And where were the closest qualifying fights? Here’s the final scores.
Sainz and Ferrari face “Mission Impossible” in constructors’ title decider
2024 Abu Dhabi GP pre-race analysis
Posted onIt will be a tough ask for Ferrari to prevent McLaren clinching the title, but Carlos Sainz Jnr is not going to let them have it easy.