F1 2024: A year in pictures – the fight for supremacy

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen after the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, June 23, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool

F1 2024: A year in pictures – the fight for supremacy among Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes

The season concluded with high drama, as championship battles delivered edge-of-the-seat excitement. A blend of veterans and new talents made 2024 one of the most competitive and unforgettable seasons, with several records set or tied.

Relive the thrill of the 2024 Formula 1 season with unforgettable moments from all 24 Grand Prix. From breathtaking overtakes to iconic celebrations, this photography recap is the ultimate season highlight for every F1 fan.

Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, and Carlos Sainz on the podium at the Bahrain GP, March 2, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool George Russell leads Yuki Tsunoda on track during the Miami GP at Miami International Autodrome, May 5, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Lando Norris celebrates with Daniel Ricciardo in parc ferme after winning the Miami GP at Miami International Autodrome, May 5, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc celebrate on the podium after the Miami GP at Miami International Autodrome, May 5, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen driving the Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 on track during the Monaco GP at Circuit de Monaco, May 26, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool George Russell leads Max Verstappen at the start of the Monaco GP at Circuit de Monaco, May 26, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Sergio Perez looks on after crashing at the start of the Monaco GP at Circuit de Monaco, May 26, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool The car of Sergio Perez is recovered from the track after his crash during the Monaco GP at Circuit de Monaco, May 26, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Lewis Hamilton rests on a sofa while waiting for a press conference as Max Verstappen enters the room after the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, June 23, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Lewis Hamilton speak during the press conference after the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, June 23, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez attend the Drivers Press Conference ahead of the British GP at Silverstone Circuit, July 4, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen celebrates with Lewis Hamilton on the podium after the British GP at Silverstone Circuit, July 7, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen, Pierre Gasly, and Nico Hulkenberg walk together during the drivers' parade before the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, September 1, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Sergio Perez and George Russell chat during the drivers' parade before the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, September 1, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Yuki Tsunoda and Lewis Hamilton practice starts during practice ahead of the Azerbaijan GP at Baku City Circuit, September 13, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez on track during qualifying for the Azerbaijan GP at Baku City Circuit, September 14, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Lewis Hamilton pose in parc ferme after qualifying for the Singapore GP at Marina Bay Street Circuit, September 21, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Valtteri Bottas leads Daniel Ricciardo on track during the Singapore GP at Marina Bay Street Circuit, September 22, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri celebrate on the podium after the Singapore GP at Marina Bay Street Circuit, September 22, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Yuki Tsunoda leads Nico Hulkenberg during the Sprint ahead of the United States GP at Circuit of The Americas, October 19, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen talks with Carlos Sainz in the press conference after winning the Sprint at Circuit of The Americas, October 19, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen and Lando Norris battle for position at the start of the United States GP at Circuit of The Americas, October 20, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, and Max Verstappen celebrate on the podium after the United States GP at Circuit of The Americas, October 20, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, and Max Verstappen pose on the podium after the United States GP at Circuit of The Americas, October 20, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, and Max Verstappen attend the Drivers Press Conference after the United States GP at Circuit of The Americas, October 20, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Charles Leclerc leads Max Verstappen on track during the United States GP at Circuit of The Americas, October 20, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Lando Norris and Max Verstappen lead the field into turn one at the start of the United States GP at Circuit of The Americas, October 20, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen, and Lando Norris pose in parc ferme after qualifying for the Mexico GP at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, October 26, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen leads Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris into turn 1 at the start of the Mexico GP at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, October 27, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Yuki Tsunoda crashes at the start of the Mexico GP at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, October 27, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen on track during qualifying for the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, November 3, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Lando Norris, George Russell, and Yuki Tsunoda attend the press conference after qualifying for the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, November 3, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen prepares to drive in the garage before the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, November 3, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Lewis Hamilton leads Liam Lawson on track during the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, November 3, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Carlos Sainz leads Sergio Perez on track during the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, November 3, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen celebrates with his team in parc ferme after winning the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, November 3, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen and Pierre Gasly celebrate on the podium after the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, November 3, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen, Esteban Ocon, and Pierre Gasly attend the Drivers Press Conference after the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, November 3, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen and Pierre Gasly attend the Drivers Press Conference after the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, November 3, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Valtteri Bottas, Liam Lawson, and Lando Norris attend the Drivers Press Conference ahead of the Las Vegas GP at Las Vegas Strip Circuit, November 20, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson talk to the crowd on the fan stage before practice for the Las Vegas GP at Las Vegas Strip Circuit, November 21, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen talk to the crowd on the fan stage before final practice for the Las Vegas GP at Las Vegas Strip Circuit, November 22, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez talk to the crowd on the fan stage before final practice for the Las Vegas GP at Las Vegas Strip Circuit, November 22, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Sergio Perez driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 on track during final practice for the Las Vegas GP at Las Vegas Strip Circuit, November 22, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Terry Crews and Isack Hadjar prepare for a Pirelli Hot Lap before the Las Vegas GP at Las Vegas Strip Circuit, November 23, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool 2024 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 23, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool 2024 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme after the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 23, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool 2024 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates with his team after the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 23, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Zhou Guanyu of China driving the (24) Kick Sauber C44 Ferrari leads Kevin Magnussen of Denmark driving the (20) Haas F1 VF-24 Ferrari and Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App RB VCARB 01 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 23, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Kevin Magnussen of Denmark driving the (20) Haas F1 VF-24 Ferrari leads Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 23, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool 2024 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates with his team in the Paddock after the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 23, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen, George Russell, and Lando Norris pose in parc ferme after qualifying for the 2024 F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 30, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Kevin Magnussen of Denmark leads Yuki Tsunoda of Japan on track during the 2024 F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on December 01, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leads Lando Norris of Great Britain on track during the 2024 F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on December 01, 2024. Getty Images /Red Bull Content Pool

The 2024 Formula 1 season was marked by significant events and thrilling races. The championship saw intense competition with various key moments that defined the season.

Lewis Hamilton made headlines early on by announcing his departure from Mercedes after a successful 12-year stint. The season kicked off with the Bahrain Grand Prix, held at the Bahrain International Circuit, setting the stage for the longest season in F1 history. Max Verstappen clinched the championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, further cementing his status in the sport. Additionally, McLaren celebrated a monumental victory by securing the Constructors' Championship, showcasing their development and performance throughout the season. The season concluded with emotional farewells and dramatic races, with seasoned drivers like Carlos Sainz aiming to finish on a high note.

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