However, it was the performances of F1's young drivers that also grabbed headlines in 2024, with the debuts of Ollie Bearman and Franco Colapinto once again restoring faith in young drivers.
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Whilst it feels as if Oscar Piastri has been on the F1 grid forever, the McLaren star only contested his second season in the series this year.
However, the Aussie has produced incredible results in 2024, with his first grand prix win coming in Hungary, and he also secured a spectacular victory in Baku.
Some drivers did not have to compete in a full season to impress in 2024, with Ollie Bearman making a name for himself in his debut race with Ferrari and subsequent appearances with Haas.
Likewise, Colapinto's debut at the Italian Grand Prix demonstrated his strong pace straight away as he proved himself a worthy replacement for Logan Sargeant at Williams.