On one side of the Red Bull garage, 2024 was another season of excellence – Max Verstappen sealed his fourth consecutive drivers’ title despite increased competition across the grid. But, on the other side, it was a season of struggle for Sergio Perez, with the Mexican’s results ultimately meaning Red Bull would slump to third in the constructors’ championship. Those performances cost the Mexican his seat despite signing a contract extension, with Liam Lawson the man to step up to the squad. Here is Red Bull’s end of year report…
Best finish
Max Verstappen – 1st in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Japan, China, Imola, Canada, Spain, Brazil and Qatar
Had you said at the start of 2024 that Max Verstappen would go without a Grand Prix victory for 10 races, you’d have been laughed at. Yet that’s exactly what transpired in one of the most competitive Formula 1 seasons we’ve witnessed for a while.
But despite that competition, and the RB20’s issues at various points through the season, Verstappen showcased his championship-winning credentials once again – and arguably in better style than ever.
All in all, the Red Bull man secured nine Grand Prix victories – more than any other driver on the grid in 2024 – which helped him seal his fourth title in Las Vegas. But if any single race demonstrated his incredible skillset, it was his P17 to P1 drive in Brazil that will be lauded for years to come.
