- The Belgian Grand Prix marks 14 rounds into the 2024 Formulation 1 World Championship
- Max Verstappen leads the 2024 F1 Drivers’ Championship standings
- Crimson Bull Racing leads the 2024 F1 Constructors’ Championship standings
The 14th spherical of the 2024 Formulation 1 World Championship bought underway on Sunday with the Belgian Grand Prix, held on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit nestled within the stunning Ardennes hills.
Mercedes-Benz AMG was the group to beat, with George Russell capitalizing on a tire technique gamble to cross the end line first forward of teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Sadly for Russell, it was all in useless as his consequence was disqualified following a post-race weigh in that confirmed his automobile was below the mandated minimal. It meant Hamilton took the win; it was his second of the season and a file a hundred and fifth for his total F1 profession.
The dominance of the Mercedes group was a uncommon return to type, because the group has struggled all through a lot of the present season and in current seasons during which Crimson Bull has dominated. Nonetheless, any change is simply too late to retain Hamilton, who switches to Ferrari subsequent 12 months.
McLaren is one other group that has proven a return to type, with its drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri popping out on high in two races this season, together with securing a one-two end on the Hungarian Grand Prix. Norris is now the most important risk to reigning champion and present factors chief Max Verstappen of Crimson Bull, as he is usually made the rostrum in current rounds. He is additionally second within the championship standings.
The current robust efficiency of Norris and Piastri additionally means McLaren has nicely and really overtaken Ferrari because the group placing up the most effective struggle towards chief Crimson Bull.
Verstappen continues to be the favourite to take house the Drivers’ title this season, which shall be his fourth, although his efficiency hole with Norris is not as large because it was once, as witnessed in current races. Fellow Crimson Bull driver Sergio Perez continues to ship a combined efficiency and because of this stays nicely off the tempo of his teammate.
There’s nonetheless loads of time for groups to make additional adjustments and for drivers to meet up with present chief Verstappen, as there are nonetheless 11 races to go within the season.
2024 F1 Drivers’ Championship standings
1) Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing – 277 factors
2) Lando Norris, McLaren – 199 factors
3) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 177 factors
4) Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 167 factors
5) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari – 162 factors
6) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG – 150 factors
7) Sergio Perez, Crimson Bull Racing – 131 factors
8) George Russell, Mercedes-Benz AMG – 116 factors
9) Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 49 factors
10) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin – 24 factors
11) Nico Hulkenberg, Haas – 22 factors
12) Yuki Tsunoda, RB – 22 factors
13) Daniel Ricciardo, RB – 12 factors
14) Oliver Bearman, Ferrari – 6 factors
15) Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 6 factors
16) Kevin Magnussen, Haas – 5 factors
17) Esteban Ocon, Alpine – 5 factors
18) Alexander Albon, Williams – 4 factors
19) Zhou Guanyu, Sauber – 0 factors
20) Logan Sargeant, Williams – 0 factors
21) Valtteri Bottas, Sauber – 0 factors
2024 F1 Constructors’ Championship standings
1) Crimson Bull Racing – 408 factors
2) McLaren – 366 factors
2) Ferrari – 345 factors
4) Mercedes-Benz AMG – 266 factors
5) Aston Martin – 73 factors
6) RB – 34 factors
7) Haas – 27 factors
8) Alpine – 11 factors
9) Williams – 4 factors
10) Sauber – 0 factors
2024 F1 season race winners
Bahrain Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
Australian Grand Prix – Carlos Sainz, Ferrari
Japanese Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
Chinese language Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
Miami Grand Prix – Lando Norris, McLaren
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
Monaco Grand Prix – Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Canadian Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
Spanish Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing
Austrian Grand Prix – George Russell, Meredes-Benz AMG
British Grand Prix – Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG
Hungarian Grand Prix – Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Belgian Grand Prix – Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG
Dutch Grand Prix – TBA
Italian Grand Prix – TBA
Azerbaijan Grand Prix – TBA
Singapore Grand Prix – TBA
United States Grand Prix (Austin) – TBA
Mexican Grand Prix – TBA
Brazilian Grand Prix – TBA
Las Vegas Grand Prix – TBA
Qatar Grand Prix – TBA
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – TBA
