P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The new F1 season gets underway with the Bahrain Grand Prix in less than a month’s time with the grid determined to break Red Bull’s dominance.
In 2023, Max Verstappen became a three-time World Champion by breaking his own record for most victories in a season, winning 19 out of 22 races. Red Bull also dominated, winning a total of 21 races and taking home the Constructors’ Championship. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was the only non-Red Bull driver to win a race that year. Lewis Hamilton had a tough season, without a single victory, marking Mercedes’ first winless season since 2011. McLaren struggled initially but finished strong, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both achieving podium finishes. Fernando Alonso had a successful debut season with Aston Martin, greatly improving the team. Alpine also had strong performances, with both their drivers making it onto the podium. Daniel Ricciardo returned to the grid with AlphaTauri after being chosen as a replacement for Nyck de Vries. All 20 drivers from the 2023 season will compete in the Bahrain GP, which will be Hamilton’s last race with Mercedes before joining Ferrari in 2025. The racing quality and Red Bull’s dominance were criticized in 2023, prompting fans to voice their opinions in a poll for the upcoming season. And finally, make sure to stay up to date with the F1 action by referring to the 2024 F1 calendar.
