Red Bull awarded surprise victory in official F1 verdict

Red Bull have been awarded a surprise victory following an official Formula 1 verdict.

The Milton Keynes-based outfit endured a tumultuous 2024 season both on and off the track, following controversies surrounding team principal Christian Horner.

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The 51-year-old was promptly cleared of any wrongdoing, but Red Bull’s woes soon materialised on track as their rivals’ performance converged and eventually usurped the reigning champions.

Despite Max Verstappen’s fourth consecutive drivers’ title, Red Bull could only manage a third place finish in the constructors’ marking their worst finish in the standings since 2019.

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Following their drop in the constructors’, Red Bull have axed Sergio Perez who will be replaced by Liam Lawson in 2025.

Whilst Lawson is not expected to beat Verstappen upon his arrival at the team, Red Bull bosses and Lawson have emphasised the importance of reclaiming the constructors’ together next season.

It was McLaren who secured this trophy in 2024 and for the first time since 1998, as Red Bull were eclipsed by not just the Woking outfit, but also Ferrari.

However, the Austrian team have acquired a surprise victory following an official F1 verdict, where they received the DHL Fastest Pit Stop award for 2024, a season where they claimed 10 of the fastest pit stops across 24 grands prix.

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Red Bull’s seamless stops allowed them to acquire 552 points over the 2024 season, ahead of rivals McLaren who claimed second with a total of 433 points, and marks the seventh consecutive year the team have secured this title.

Williams placed last on the official list after they earned a meagre 38 points, whereas RB enjoyed a shock fifth position and have clearly emulated their sister team where their pit stops are concerned.

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