McLaren’s triumph, Hamilton’s farewell, and a thrilling finish: The 2024 F1 season comes to an epic close
The HinduThe Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was more than just another season-finale race. Mega win for McLaren Taking the chequered flag for the fourth and final time this year was Lando Norris, who executed McLaren’s mission to reclaim the Constructors’ Championship after 26 years with a near-perfect race. Ahead of him was Sainz, who couldn’t keep up with the more competitive car of Norris but ensured he would bid farewell to the Prancing Horse in fitting fashion — on the podium for them one last time. One last ‘Hammer’ time After 12 years with Mercedes, which saw Hamilton win six titles and the team eight, he begins a new chapter in his historic Formula One career with one of its fiercest competitors. Opting to wear scarlet red next year, Hamilton will be in search of an eighth world title in a field that unleashed its true potential this time around — there were seven different race winners, each securing at least two victories for the first time in the sport’s history.