Ranked: The best Formula 1 moments of 2024

The 2024 Formula 1 season has ended after a hectic race in Abu Dhabi. The season was filled with unpredictable twists, with new drivers and new teams challenging to take the top spot. Here are the moments that defined it.

After some superb racing from Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, McLaren ended Red Bull and Mercedes' Constructors' dominance by winning their first Constructors' Championship since 1998 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

After 110 races, Norris's finally enjoyed his breakthrough victory in Miami, which proved to be a defining moment. His dominant drive on the challenging street circuit showcased his growth and solidified McLaren's resurgence as a top-tier team, as Sky Sports reported.

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Austria provided unexpected excitement when George Russell capitalized on a collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. His victory marked Mercedes' return to the top step of the podium after two challenging seasons.

In front of a passionate British crowd, Lewis Hamilton's win at Silverstone was emotional and historic. Battling tricky wet-dry conditions. The win, which saw the veteran star break down in tears on the podium, broke a 31-month drought in race wins, as the Independent reported at the time.  

Called up as a last-minute replacement, 19-year-old Oliver Bearman impressed the paddock with a seventh-place finish. His composed performance earned him recognition as a rising star and a full-time Haas seat for 2025.

Before Russell's win, the Austria GP saw an intense on-track battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Although it ended in a collision, the rivalry provided thrilling racing and set the tone for a competitive season, with Norris showing here that he would not be intimidated by Verstappen's aggressive tactics.

Returning to Shanghai for the first time since 2019, Norris stunned with a pole position on a wet track. His performance showed just how far he and McLaren had come in terms of adaptability to track conditions.

Leclerc's emotional win at Ferrari's home race was easily one of the biggest highlights of the season. Executing a perfect strategy, he brought joy to the Tifosi and added a crucial victory to Ferrari's 2024 campaign.

Just ahead of the season, Hamilton dropped a massive bomb after announcing his plan to move to Ferrari for 2025. Leaving Mercedes after over a decade which saw him win six of his seven world titles, Hamilton's decision signals a new era for both him and the Scuderia, as the BBC reported.

Verstappen delivered a masterclass at the Brazilian GP in São Paulo, leading every lap of the race and showcasing Red Bull's formidable pace. This performance was arguably the moment that made it clear to all involved that Verstappen would inevitably be holding the title at the end of the season.

Perhaps the most thrilling aspect of 2024 has been Lando Norris's emergence as a genuine title contender. From his maiden victory to consistent podiums, Norris has pushed Verstappen all season, setting up a dramatic championship showdown that looked likely to go Norris' way at times. 

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