Never before has Red Bull promoted a junior driver with such inexperience to its senior team.
With 11 grand prix starts to his name, Liam Lawson has been entrusted with aiding a world championship contending team in Red Bull during what could be one of the closest F1 seasons for some time.
READ MORE: Red Bull risk a repeat of old mistakes with Lawson promotion
Lawson reveals 'so funny' Verstappen-Russell dinner set-up
New Red Bull driver Liam Lawson has revealed that a seat next to Max Verstappen was left on purpose for George Russell, at the end-of-season drivers' meal.
It has become tradition for the drivers to enjoy a meal together in Abu Dhabi ahead of the season finale; however, the latest meal was overshadowed by tension between Verstappen and Russell.
READ MORE: Lawson reveals 'so funny' Verstappen-Russell dinner set-up
F1 top 10 drivers of 2024 - Part 2
And so to the final five!
RacingNews365 commenced its countdown of the top 10 drivers from 2024 with our first article on those from 10th to sixth. Now its those from fifth to first.
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Hamilton makes Mercedes drop-by vow to guarantee legacy
Lewis Hamilton has pledged to retain his links with Mercedes and observe the progress of its diversity and inclusivity projects.
Throughout his success-filled years at Mercedes, Hamilton was a major advocate to boost opportunities for people from underrepresented areas.
READ MORE: Hamilton makes Mercedes drop-by vow to guarantee legacy
Red Bull: 'Only natural' Verstappen car preferences given priority
Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko insists it is "only natural" for Max Verstappen's preference over car characteristics to be taken into account.
It is widely-accepted that the Dutchman likes a nervous, or pointy, front end to his F1 cars, something that his team-mates have often struggled to adapt to.
READ MORE: Red Bull: 'Only natural' Verstappen car preferences given priority
F1 2024 season review: Stake F1's campaign of misery
Team Hinwil entered the 2024 F1 campaign under a new name - gone was the sponsorship-led moniker of Alfa Romeo and in came Stake F1.
The rebrand was a flashy one with an exuberant marketing campaign, resulting in the launch of a new challenger with a flamboyant colour scheme.
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