Lando Norris failed to win the title when he had his first chance in 2024, but has he convinced you he is a championship-grade talent?
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Will has been a RaceFans contributor since 2012 during which time he has covered F1 test sessions, launch events and interviewed drivers. He mainly contributes to Formula One race weekend and pre-season test coverage, and also has the enviable job of reviewing the official Formula One game and other motor sport titles to the test.
2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onThe Formula 1 season ended with some great performances and a few utter howlers. We run the rule over them all for the last time in 2024.
Briatore promised de Meo he’d make Alpine “a winning team in three years”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alpine target wins in three years – Briatore • Juncadella gets Aston Martin role • Second chance at IndyCar for DeFrancesco
Recovery drive from 16th to fourth a “good way to end” Mercedes chapter – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he brought his Mercedes career to a fitting end with a “tough, tough race” in Abu Dhabi.
Perez will ‘discuss what’s best for everyone’ at Red Bull after dismal end to season
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez admitted he will have to “see what happens” about his seat at Red Bull in 2025 after a dismal end to the championship in Abu Dhabi.
Norris beats Ferrari pair to deliver long-awaited constructors’ title for McLaren
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris sealed the constructors’ championship for McLaren by winning the Abu Dhabi GP ahead of Carlos Sainz Jnr and Charles Leclerc.
McLaren win F1 constructors’ championship for first time in 26 years
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren has sealed its first Formula 1 constructor’s championship for 26 years in the final round of the 2024 championship.
Bortoleto clinches F2 title as Hadjar stalls and Duerksen wins finale
Formula 2
Posted onGabriel Bortoleto was crowned 2024 Formula 2 champion as title rival Isack Hadjar’s hopes disappeared after stalling at the start.
Weug finally claims first victory in frantic F1 Academy season finale
F1 Academy
Posted onFerrari-supported driver Maya Weug scored her first single-seater win in the final race of the F1 Academy season in Yas Marina.
Doohan disappointed with grid position for grand prix debut after “tricky” qualifying
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Doohan “disappointed” with 17th • Floor damage cost “three tenths” – Colapinto • Evans wins FE opener from 22nd on grid
Sainz and Ferrari face “Mission Impossible” in constructors’ title decider
2024 Abu Dhabi GP pre-race analysis
Posted onIt will be a tough ask for Ferrari to prevent McLaren clinching the title, but Carlos Sainz Jnr is not going to let them have it easy.
Farewells, family and a first – F1 drivers’ helmets for the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP
Formula 1
Posted onThere are special designs galore for the final race weekend of the season, including Lewis Hamilton’s commemoration of his 12 years at Mercedes.
Penalty for pit exit passes drops Hulkenberg to seventh on grid
Formula 1
Posted onNico Hulkenberg has lost his second row start for Sunday’s Abu Dhabi GP after he was handed a three-place grid penalty by the stewards.
Pulling claims ninth win of season after another mistake by Chambers
F1 Academy
Posted onAbbi Pulling added race win number nine to her season after capitalising on a mistake from early race leader Chloe Chambers.
Hulkenberg thrilled to qualify fourth but faces investigation over pit exit incident
Formula 1
Posted onNico Hulkenberg could lose his fourth place on the grid as he is under investigation for overtaking in the pit lane.
Norris leads all-McLaren front row, Hulkenberg beats Verstappen to fourth
2024 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying report
Posted onLando Norris heads a front row lock-out for McLaren in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Carlos Sainz Jnr starting third behind Oscar Piastri.
Marti wins sprint race as Bortoleto extends points lead ahead of finale
Formula 2
Posted onGabriel Bortoleto took a crucial advantage in his championship challenge by finishing second to sprint race winner Pepe Marti at Yas Marina.
Piastri leads Norris as McLaren pair end final practice quickest again
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren head into the final qualifying session of 2024 full of confidence after Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris set the pace in final practice.
Champion Pulling takes eighth win after Chambers throws away lead
F1 Academy
Posted onAbbi Pulling took her eighth win of the F1 Academy season in race one at Yas Marina after Chloe Chambers spun out of the lead.
US GP promoter drops appeal against €500,000 track invasion fine
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: US GP promoter drops track invasion appeal • Hulkenberg and Bortoleto to run test • Pulling confirmed as F1 Academy champion