The 2024 F1 interval ends this weekend break with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the Yas Marina Circuit.
McLaren lead Ferrari by 21 components within the battle to be builders’ champs after Lando Norris’ shock cost in Qatar prompt the Scuderia tightened the deficiency within the standings. McLaren are searching for to win the builders’ title for the very first time contemplating that 1998, whereas Ferrari have really not received the teams’ crown contemplating that 2008.
This weekend break will definitely moreover be Lewis Hamilton’s 246th and final grand prix forMercedes The seven-time globe champ, that received 6 of his titles with the Silver Arrows, indicators up with Ferrari in 2025 and will definitely be searching for to complete his time with Mercedes on a excessive after a scorching weekend break in Qatar.
Max Verstappen received in 2015’s race in Abu Dhabi and has really received the final 4 grands prix on the Yas Marina Circuit, consisting of the questionable ending to the 2021 interval.
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Here are the start occasions on Saturday and on Sunday:
All occasions GMT
- Free methodology 3: 10:30 am
- Qualifying: 2pm
Kieran Jackson 6 December 2024 14:30
Lewis Hamilton’s goodbye at Mercedes finishes the very best age in F1 background– but not within the means you assume
The bemusement resounded all through the paddock. It is tough to not overemphasise the ruthless response the aggressive Formula One circus– whether or not or not it’s media, ex-drivers or followers– had in September 2012 when, to the awe of all people, Lewis Hamilton decided to go away McLaren for Mercedes.
Even the desires of his papa and supervisor, Anthony, have been uncared for. As Jeremy Clarkson positioned it so tactlessly on a 2012 episode of Top Gear: “Is that not a bit like moving from Manchester United to West Ham?” And sorry Hammers followers– it was not a reward.
Yet 6 globe champions, 12 years and 84 grand prix success afterward, Hamilton’s vibrant dive proper into unchartered waters was his best-ever selection.
Kieran Jackson 7 December 2024 08:00
Who may change Sergio Perez in 2025 F1 seat at Red Bull?
Sergio Perez seems readied to get on the escape from Formula One and Red Bull after a scorching 2024 undertaking.
Various data after Sunday’s race in Qatar state that Red Bull are readied to go on from the 34-year-old after the interval ending in Abu Dhabi this weekend break, regardless of an settlement which lasts until completion of the 2025 F1 interval.
But that’s the high prospect to vary Perez at Red Bull? Will Christian Horner look throughout the group’s bigger group or extra afield on the grid?
The Independent has a have a look at the prospects to vary Perez at Red Bull:
Kieran Jackson 7 December 2024 06:00
Christian Horner on Verstappen-Russell row:
“Max is a very straight-shooter. He tells the truth exactly what he feels,” Horner claimed on the group principals’ interview.
“I imagine 100 per cent what he stated to be correct.
“Loads has been made from it yesterday, it’s pantomime season, we’re preparing for Christmas so perhaps there is a component of end-of-term blues there.
“I don’t think it will have any effect on the grand prix itself.”
Kieran Jackson 7 December 2024 04:00
Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet anticipating very first teenager
Verstappen, 27, and sweetheart Piquet, 35, have really launched that they’re anticipating their very first teenager with one another!
They captioned a joint weblog submit on Instagram: “Mini Verstappen-Piquet on the best way.
“We couldn’t be happier with our little miracle.”
Kieran Jackson 7 December 2024 02:00
Here’s the state of play within the builders’ champion upfront of the final race:
3. Red Bull Racing – 581 components
5. Aston Martin – 92 components
Kieran Jackson 7 December 2024 00:00
F1 indicators brand-new settlement with Chinese Grand Prix
F1 has really licensed a brand-new five-year deal with the Chinese Grand Prix, with the race remaining on the schedule until 2030.
The Shanghai International Circuit simply went again to the timetable this 12 months after a five-year lack due to the Covid pandemic.
It was moreover the very first 12 months the race had a house motorist, with Zhou Guanyu displaying up earlier than 200,000 followers. However, the Sauber motorist won’t be getting concerned following 12 months after he was gone down for 2025.
Nonetheless, the race– which initially confirmed up in 2004– has really licensed an enlargement, with the sporting exercise’s fanbase in China reaching over 150 million people.
Kieran Jackson 6 December 2024 22:00
READ: Inside George Russell’s phenomenal 14-minute outburst which reignites F1’s most important battle
The very first trace that one thing mind-blowing was within the murder was the total Mercedes friendliness gadget, with hardly an space to face. The 2nd trace was the Netflix microphone, floating notably over an incensed George Russell, as he launched explosive after explosive.
And the third? Toto Wolff, going into section left, 2 minutes proper right into a outstanding 14-minute media session for the written proceed Thursday, on the season-concluding race of the F1 interval in Abu Dhabi.
Kieran Jackson 6 December 2024 20:02
Here are the motorist standings – with merely 8 components dividing Norris and Leclerc within the battle for 2nd!
1. Max Verstappen – 429 components ( champ)
2. Lando Norris – 349 components
3. Charles Leclerc – 341 components
4. Oscar Piastri – 291 components
5. Carlos Sainz – 272 components
6. George Russell – 235 components
7. Lewis Hamilton – 211 components
8. Sergio Perez – 152 components
9. Fernando Alonso – 68 components
10. Nico Hulkenberg – 37 components
11. Pierre Gasly – 36 components
12. Yuki Tsunoda – 30 components
13. Lance Stroll – 24 components
14. Esteban Ocon – 23 components
15. Kevin Magnussen – 16 components
16. Alex Albon – 12 components
17. Daniel Ricciardo – 12 components
18. Ollie Bearman – 7 components
19. Franco Colapinto – 5 components
20. Zhou Guanyu – 4 components
21. Liam Lawson – 4 components
22. Valtteri Bottas – 0 components
23. Logan Sargeant – 0 components
Kieran Jackson 6 December 2024 19:00
Christian Horner counters at Toto Wolff: ‘I’ d as a substitute be a terrier than a wolf’
The Red Bull Team Principal struck out on the Mercedes motorist for being “hysterical” on the Qatar Grand Prix, with Verstappen struck with a one-place downgrading on the grid for obstructing the Briton all through certifying.
And Wolff was left incensed by the assertion and objection of his motorist, countering on a fiery Thursday at Yas Marina Circuit to establish his coworker “a yapping little terrier”.
But Horner has really chuckled off the comment and asserted he desire to be a terrier than a wolf.
Kieran Jackson 6 December 2024 18:00