F1 2024 season ratings: Verstappen, Hamilton, Norris and every driver ranked ahead of Abu Dhabi GP
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Carlos Sainz will make way for Lewis Hamilton as Charles Leclerc’s teammate at Ferrari next year Red Bull Max Verstappen – A+ A near-flawless year for the world champion, who won his fourth title in a car which will finish third in the constructors’ championship – the first time that has happened in 41 years. open image in gallery Sergio Perez has struggled to match the performance of teammate Max Verstappen Mercedes George Russell – B+ Was 2024 the season he became the team leader, a year earlier than expected? open image in gallery George Russell leads Lewis Hamilton by 24 points heading into Abu Dhabi Aston Martin Fernando Alonso – B Thirteen top-10 finishes in a car in no man’s land in fifth place in the constructors’ championship represent another solid year for the veteran. open image in gallery Liam Lawson replaced Daniel Ricciardo at RB in September Williams Alex Albon – C It’s not been great for Williams this year.