It’s nearly time to say goodbye to 2024 and the extraordinary F1 season that got here with it. Whereas the battles on observe saved us gripped all year long, in addition to the assorted driver market strikes, it’s time now to rejoice the lighter facet of the game.
Right here we have now our 2024 ‘various awards’ – a made-up celebration the place we will respect the bizarre and the great points of the 12 months passed by only for enjoyable. With out additional ado, listed here are our 2024 ‘winners’…
Most improved driver – Oscar Piastri
We begin with a semi-serious – and subjective – ‘award’ with Oscar Piastri taking the imaginary crown this 12 months. Not solely did the McLaren man safe his maiden Grand Prix victories in his second full season, his consistency additionally helped the staff win their first constructors’ championship in 26 years.
Whereas an honorable point out may go to Yuki Tsunoda for his best-ever F1 marketing campaign, the actual fact Piastri moved up three positions in the drivers’ prime 10 drivers vote for 2024 provides this added validity.