It’s only been three months since Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but the 2024 Formula 1 season has already started. The new campaign has had an awkward start due to the relative lack of drama at the top of the network. Red Bull Racing was so dominant last season, winning 20 grands prix, that it’s hard to imagine anyone, even Mercedes or Ferrari, catching them this season. But the best thing about the sport is that things rarely go according to plan, even in Formula 1. It’s been 15 years since Jenson Button won the most unexpected title in championship history. Somehow, as Netflix’s Drive to Survive showed us, Formula 1 isn’t just about who wins. With that in mind, here’s a look at all the cars that will race in 2024.
- Red Bull Racing RB20 Image credit: Red Bull Racing Red Bull Racing is well rested after completing one of the most impressive seasons in the history of the competition (they won 20 out of 22 Grands Prix last year). But that hasn’t stopped the team from trying to fix some of the shortcomings of its 2024 RB20 car. So far, the first signs are good: the car performed well in pre-season tests. It also helps that Red Bull still have three-time champion driver Max Verstappen in one of their cars (despite some struggles last season, with teammate Sergio Perez not far behind). The biggest question heading into the season is whether allegations of misconduct against team manager Christian Horner will prove to be a distraction (and they certainly will be, thanks to Max’s father), even if the team clears him of any wrongdoing. Have given. Red Bull Racing RB20 Red Bull Racing Racing since: 2005 Manager: Christian Horner Drivers: Max Verstappen (1st place last season) and Sergio Pérez (2nd place) Team titles: 6 Last season: 1st place
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Red Bull Racing look to be in good form after completing one of the most successful seasons in the history of the competition (they won 20 out of 22 Grands Prix last year). But that hasn’t stopped the team from trying to fix some of the shortcomings of its 2024 RB20 car. So far, the first signs are good: the car performed well in pre-season tests. It also helps that Red Bull still have three-time champion driver Max Verstappen in one of their cars (despite some struggles last season, with teammate Sergio Perez not far behind). The biggest question heading into the season is whether allegations of misconduct against team manager Christian Horner will prove to be a distraction (and they certainly will be, thanks to Max’s father), even if the team clears him of any wrongdoing. Have given.
Working since: 2005 Manager: Christian Horner Drivers: Max Verstappen (1st place last season) and Sergio Pérez (2nd place) Team titles: 6 Last season: 1st place
- Mercedes-AMG Petronas W15 Image Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas After dealing with major design issues for two years, Mercedes-AMG Petronas is trying to get things right this season. The new W15 racing car is a new concept and has performed quite well in testing. The team may have finished second last year, but we believe team principal Toto Wolff would like to see Lewis Hamilton win a record eighth drivers’ title in his final season with the team before moving to Ferrari. Fellow Mercedes driver George Russell is also looking for a strong season to show his team is still in good hands. Mercedes-AMG Petronas W15 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Racing since: 1954 (2010 for AMG Petronas) Manager: Toto Wolff Drivers: Lewis Hamilton (3rd) and George Russell (8th) Team titles: 8 Last season: 2nd
Mercedes AMG Petronas W15
After two years of dealing with serious design issues, Mercedes-AMG Petronas is hoping to make a breakthrough this season. The new W15 racing car is a new concept and has performed well in testing. The team may have finished second last year, but we believe team principal Toto Wolff would like to see Lewis Hamilton win a record eighth drivers’ title in his final season with the team before moving to Ferrari. Fellow Mercedes driver George Russell is also looking for a strong season to show his team is still in good hands.
Played since: 1954 (2010 for AMG Petronas) Manager: Toto Wolff Drivers: Lewis Hamilton (3rd) and George Russell (8th) Team titles: 8 Last season: 2nd
- Ferrari SF-24 Image Credit: Ferrari Mercedes may think it is on the right track, but no team could be better prepared for Red Bull than Ferrari. The grid’s oldest and most successful team believes that with its new SF-24 it has solved the speed, cornering and tire wear problems that plagued it last season, and its driver Charles Leclerc And Carlos Sainz seems to agree. However, it would be a strange year for Ferrari. Next year, veteran Hamilton will join the team in place of Sainz. We imagine the Spaniard wouldn’t mind using this year’s Grand Prix to remind others of his worth. Ferrari SF-24 Ferrari Racing since: 1950 Manager: Frédéric Vasseur Drivers: Charles Leclerc (5th) and Carlos Sainz (7th) Team titles: 16 Last season: 3rd
Ferrari SF-24
Mercedes may feel they are on the right track, but there may be no team better placed than Ferrari to catch Red Bull. The grid’s oldest and most successful team believes that with its new SF-24 it has solved the speed, cornering and tire wear problems that plagued it last season, and its driver Charles Leclerc And Carlos Sainz seems to agree. However, it would be a strange year for Ferrari. Next year, veteran Hamilton will join the team in place of Sainz. We imagine the Spaniard wouldn’t mind using this year’s Grand Prix to remind others of his worth.
Serving since: 1950 Manager: Frédéric Vasseur Drivers: Charles Leclerc (5th) and Carlos Sainz (7th) Team titles: 16 Last season: 3rd
- McLaren MCL61 Image Credit: McLaren If any team is going to break their stranglehold on the top three positions this season, it will probably be McLaren. Although the car had a poor start last year, it was the second fastest car behind the Red Bull. Team Principal Andrea Stella is looking forward to building on this and hopes the lessons learned from the team’s new wind tunnel will help make this year’s car, the MCL38, a success. He would love to see Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri (or both) win their first race, especially as it would draw more attention to the team’s new papaya-inspired livery. McLaren MCL61 McLaren Racing since: 1966 Manager: Andrea Stella Drivers: Lando Norris (6th), Oscar Piastri (9th) Team titles: 8 Last season: 4th
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If there is any team that will occupy the top three spots this season, it will probably be McLaren. Although the car had a poor start last year, it was the second fastest car behind the Red Bull. Team Principal Andrea Stella is looking forward to building on this and hopes the lessons learned from the team’s new wind tunnel will help make this year’s car, the MCL38, a success. He would love to see Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri (or both) win their first race, especially as it would draw more attention to the team’s new papaya-inspired livery.
Playing since: 1966 Manager: Andrea Stella Drivers: Lando Norris (6th) and Oscar Piastri (9th) Team titles: 8 Last season: 4th
- Aston Martin AMR24 Image Credit: Aston Martin Like McLaren, Aston Martin will be looking to carry forward the progress made in 2023. This season’s model, the AMR24, will be the first Formula 1 car to be built at the carmaker’s new AMF1 technology facility at Silverstone. , England. Unless something goes wrong during the holiday season – there was no sign of that in pre-season testing – it should be one of the most balanced cars on the grid (and one of the best looking, too). The team is grateful to Alonso for taking over a driver’s spot, with the Spaniard giving him a chance at the podium in every race. Aston Martin AMR24 Aston Martin Racing since: 1959 (for Aston Martin F1 2021) Manager: Mike Craik Drivers: Fernando Alonso (4th), Lance Stroll (10th) Team titles: 0 Last season: 5th
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Like McLaren, Aston Martin will look to build on the progress made in 2023. The AMR24 competing this season will be the first Formula 1 car to be built at the automaker’s new AMF1 technology facility in Silverstone, England. Unless something goes wrong during the holiday season – there was no sign of that in pre-season testing – it should be one of the most balanced cars on the grid (and one of the best looking, too). The team is grateful to Alonso for taking up a driver’s position, with the Spaniard giving him a chance at the podium in every race.
Racing since: 1959 (2021 for Aston Martin F1) Manager: Mike Craik Drivers: Fernando Alonso (4th) and Lance Stroll (10th) Team titles: 0 Last season: 5th
- Alpine A524 Image credit: Alpine No one would call the excitement around the Alps positive, but it’s hard to imagine that things will be any worse than last year. The 2023 season proved to be a disappointing season for the team, culminating in the dismissal of former team manager Ottmar Szafnar in July. His successor, Bruno Famine, must find a way to change course. The new car, the A524, was a little slow in testing, but Femen could count on the driver duo of Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, who had already tasted race wins despite spending their entire careers racing for teams in the middle of the table. Have tasted it. Alpine A524 Alpine Racing since: 2021 Manager: Bruno Famin Drivers: Pierre Gasly (11) and Esteban Ocon (12) Team titles: 0 Last season: 6
Alpine A524
No one would call the current buzz around the Alps positive, but it’s hard to imagine things getting any worse than last year. The 2023 season was a disappointing one for the team, culminating in the dismissal of former team manager Ottmar Szafnar in July. His successor, Bruno Famen, must find a way to change course. The new car, the A524, was a little slow in testing, but Femen could count on the driver duo of Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, who had already tasted race wins despite spending their entire careers racing for teams in the middle of the table. Have tasted it.
Playing since: 2021 Manager: Bruno Famin Drivers: Pierre Gasly (11) and Esteban Ocon (12) Team titles: 0 Last season: 6
- Williams FW46 Image Credit: Williams Seventh place may not sound like much, but it was a great testament to the progress Williams has made. Team manager James Fowles will look to take it further in his second year at the helm of a once great team. He and the rest of Williams are well aware that the road back to winning ways is long, but they have hope given their new car, the FW46, and returning drivers Logan Sargent (the only American in contention) and Alexander. Albon can help keep them on the front of the backpack. Williams FW46 Williams Racing since: 1977 Manager: James Vowles Drivers: Alexander Albon (13), Logan Sargent (21) Titles: 9 Last season: 7
Williams FW46
Seventh place may not seem like much, but it was a great demonstration of the progress Williams has made. Team manager James Fowles will look to take it further in his second year at the helm of a once great team. He and the rest of Williams are well aware that the road back to winning ways will be long, but they are looking forward to their new car, the FW46, and driver Logan Sargent (the only American in contention) and a comeback. Alexander Albon can help you put them on the front of your backpack.
Racing since: 1977 Manager: James Vowles Drivers: Alexander Albon (13), Logan Sargent (21) Titles: 9 Last season: 7
- RB VCARB 01 Image Credit: Visa Cash App RB The big story here is that it’s brand new. The team’s third name (after Toro Rosso and AlphaTauri) since it began racing in 2006 has made its new VCARB 01 car a billboard for speed. However, the new color is not much different from this car. It also has a new suspension setup that is in line with Red Bull Racing’s big brother car. New team principal Laurent Makes hopes the change will give drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda the boost they need to score more points this season. Visa Cash App RB VCARB 01 Visa Cash App RB Racing since: 2006 (debuted as Visa Cash App RB) Manager: Laurent Mekies Drivers: Yuki Tsunoda (14th) and Daniel Ricciardo (17th) Team titles: 0 W Last season : 8th place
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The big story here is the new brand. The team’s third name (after Toro Rosso and AlphaTauri) since it began racing in 2006 has made its new VCARB 01 car a billboard for speed. However, the new color is not much different from this car. It also has a new suspension setup that is in line with Red Bull Racing’s big brother car. New team principal Laurent Makes hopes the change will give drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda the boost they need to score more points this season.
Racing since: 2006 (debuted as Visa Cash App RB) Manager: Laurent Mikies Drivers: Yuki Tsunoda (14th) and Daniel Ricciardo (17th) Team titles: 0 Last season: 8th place
- Kick Sauber C44 Image Credit: Steak Kick Sauber Visa Cash App RB isn’t the only new name on the block for 2024. Audi will acquire Sauber in 2026, but until then it will use casino-backed video streaming service Kik. A company designed to replace Alfa Romeo. Additionally, the most striking thing about the team’s new C44 car is its neon green color. Expect them to look different, especially if drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhu Guanyu can take more top 10 positions in 2024. Last season: ninth place
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Visa Cash App RB is not the only new name coming online in 2024. Audi will acquire Sauber in 2026, but by then it will be replaced by Kik, the video streaming service backed by the casino company. From Alfa Romeo. Additionally, the most striking thing about the team’s new C44 car is its neon green color. Expect him to overtake him, especially if drivers Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu can take more top-10 positions in 2024.
Serving since: 1993 Manager: Andreas Seidl Drivers: Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas Team titles: 0 Last season: 9th
- Haas VF-24 Image Credit: New Haas Team Principal Io Komatsu, who replaces Günter Steiner, faces a big challenge. Last season could not have gone worse for Haas, who spent most of the season battling debilitating tire wear problems. The new car, the VF-24, looks better prepared to complete the race in 2024. However, Komatsu and drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg will have to do more if they want to convince team owner Gene Haas that the team is producing solid results. Progress. , Haas VF-24 Haas Racing Since: 2016 Manager: Io Komatsu Drivers: Kevin Magnussen (19th) and Nico Hulkenberg (16th) Team titles: 0 Last season: 10th
Haas VF-24
New team manager Ayao Komatsu, who replaced Gunter Steiner, will face a big challenge. Last season could not have gone worse for Haas, who spent most of the season battling debilitating tire wear problems. The new car, the VF-24, looks better prepared to complete the race in 2024. However, Komatsu and drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg will have to do more if they want to convince team owner Gene Haas that the team is producing solid results. Progress. ,
Playing since: 2016 Manager: Io Komatsu Drivers: Kevin Magnussen (19th) and Nico Hulkenberg (16th) Team titles: 0 Last season: 10th
