Formula 1 drivers will exceed expectations in 2024
Formula 1 drivers will exceed expectations in 2024
As the engines cool off after the 2023 Formula 1 season, it’s time to turn our attention to what lies ahead. It’s not just race wins or podiums that attract attention in F1 news. This is a deep dive into the drivers who will redefine the structure of F1 racing next year. We take a closer look at the evolving dynamics of F1 and take a look at the drivers who are not only chasing glory, but creating a new era in the world’s most prestigious racing championship.
McLaren’s young gun Lando Norris is ready to take on the big names in the world of racing with all his might. At just 24 years old, Norris is turning heads with his impressive skills on the track. In the 2023 Drivers’ Championship, he climbed to 6th place, taking 7 places on the podium. But here is the problem. He is still chasing that elusive first F1 win. It’s like a quick game of cat and mouse, and Norris is the young predator. In the 2023 summer break, Norris was in top form, losing only to Red Bull dynamo Max Verstappen. Verstappen has been reigning for a while now, and while it doesn’t look like his reign will end anytime soon, F1 rumors suggest that Norris could be under threat!
“I made too many mistakes in the selection process, it’s natural and I admit it. But I think I had the best race I’ve ever had. I think McLaren can continue to make a difference. This was the year we needed to be and the team needed to prove it,” Norris recently told RacingNews365. Now let’s talk about the late Sergio Perez, who has been with the F1 team since 2012. Since joining Red Bull in 2021, Perez has been more than Verstappen’s wingman. At 33, he had a great season with two wins, nine podiums and a second place overall.
Fernando Alonso, a seasoned veteran who has won two F1 World Championships, is not giving up even though he is 42 years old. Alonso’s last championship victory came in 2006, but he has continued to perform consistently, finishing second three times, most recently in 2013. Alonso switched from Alpine to Aston Martin in 2023 after finishing 10th in 2021 and 9th in 2022, where he reached the podium eight times. And it was the fourth time. Age is just a number, folks!
Monegasque Charles Leclerc, aged 26, is Ferrari’s shining star. He won two F1 titles with the famous team in 2019, but stepped up in 2020 and 2022 when Ferrari’s cars were disappointingly slow. In 2022, Leclerc finished second behind Verstappen with three wins and 11 podiums, but in 2023 he finished sixth with seven wins. Leclerc is ready to return to the roads in 2024!
After a short and difficult spell at Red Bull, Frenchman Pierre Gasly is best known for his victory in the 2020 Italian Grand Prix. After four seasons with Toro Rosso/AlfaTauri, Gasly joins Alpine in 2023 and finished 11th with one podium. Gasly, now in his second season in the Alps, is optimistic that he will build on his momentum in the second half of the season. So what’s the big picture here? It’s all about development and finding the perfect car. Each with their own unique journey, these drivers push their limits and pursue championship trophies. While some are still searching for the perfect car to take them to the top, the talents of the likes of Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Alonso have their sights set on reaching the promised land. And the determination is undeniable. The F1 schedule never disappoints and the 2024 season looks promising, with drivers such as Norris, Leclerc and Gasly putting their best foot forward. It’s not just about speed. It’s about strategy, flexibility and the burning desire to be number one. The world of F1 is in for an exciting ride and we can’t wait to see who will emerge victorious! Stay tuned!
