F1 Result:McLaren Clinches Constructors’ Championship as Lando Norris Dominates Abu Dhabi Grand Prix…..read more
McLaren Clinches Constructors’ Championship as Lando Norris Dominates Abu Dhabi Grand Prix…..read more
Lando Norris delivered a brilliant performance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing both a victory in the race and the 2024 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship for McLaren. The Briton’s commanding win, aided by a perfect race strategy, helped McLaren achieve an unassailable lead in the standings, sealing the title. Norris’ victory was followed by Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who finished second, and his teammate Charles Leclerc, who rounded out the podium in third. Despite Sainz and Leclerc’s strong finishes, Norris’ triumph provided McLaren with the crucial points they needed to clinch the Constructors’ Championship for the first time in years.
The race, held at the Yas Marina Circuit, was nothing short of chaotic, with dramatic moments from start to finish. Max Verstappen was involved in a controversial incident early in the race, as he made contact with Oscar Piastri in the very first corner, sending the Australian into a spin. The clash dropped Piastri to the back of the grid, while Verstappen received a 10-second penalty for the move. Verstappen, who had been in contention for a high finish, struggled throughout the race and ended up finishing well outside the podium positions.
Further incidents on the opening lap saw Sergio Perez, Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate, spun around by Valtteri Bottas. This was the first of two incidents Bottas was involved in, with Perez ultimately forced to retire early from the race due to damage sustained in the spin. The race’s opening laps were fraught with mishaps, making for a dramatic start to what would continue to be a thrilling contest.
While the race was marked by chaos, some standout performances were on display, particularly from Lewis Hamilton, who was bidding farewell to Mercedes after a long 12-year partnership. Hamilton started from 16th on the grid, facing a difficult task to make any significant impact. However, the seven-time World Champion showcased his trademark resilience, working his way through the pack over the course of the race. Hamilton spent the final dozen laps of the race making up a 14-second deficit to his teammate George Russell. The final lap saw Hamilton pull off an incredible overtake to snatch fourth place from Russell, ending his final race for Mercedes on a high note.
For the drivers whose futures in F1 were uncertain heading into the race, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was less than kind. Valtteri Bottas was involved in multiple incidents, including a collision with Kevin Magnussen, which led to both drivers being forced to retire. This race marked the end of Magnussen’s F1 career, with the Danish driver leaving the sport after a disappointing race. Franco Colapinto, also facing an uncertain future, was another driver to retire from the race due to a technical issue, ending his final outing with Williams on a sour note.
In terms of race results, Norris’ victory was a flawless performance from start to finish. The McLaren driver crossed the line 5.832 seconds ahead of Sainz, with Leclerc completing the podium in third, 31.928 seconds behind the leader. Despite the chaos around them, both Ferrari drivers managed to secure solid finishes. Hamilton’s recovery drive was one of the highlights of the race, as he surged through the field to secure fourth, ahead of his teammate Russell, who finished in fifth.
Max Verstappen, who had a disappointing race after the early penalty, ended up in sixth place, 49.847 seconds behind the winner. Pierre Gasly of Alpine finished seventh, followed by Nico Hulkenberg in eighth for Haas. Fernando Alonso, who had struggled throughout the race, managed to finish in ninth, ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, who completed the top 10 despite damage sustained earlier in the race.
The race also saw a number of drivers finish a lap down, including Alex Albon (Williams), Yuki Tsunoda (VCARB), Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), Zhou Guanyu (Kick Sauber), and Jack Doohan (Alpine).
Notable retirements included Bottas, who was involved in a series of incidents, including a collision with Magnussen. Colapinto was also forced to retire after a technical issue, while Perez was an early retirement due to damage.
The final race of the season at Abu Dhabi saw Kevin Magnussen claim the fastest lap of the day, despite his early retirement. It was an exciting, if chaotic, conclusion to the 2024 Formula 1 season, with McLaren celebrating their long-awaited Constructors’ Championship and Norris confirming his status as one of the brightest talents in the sport.
Final Classification – 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix:
1. Lando Norris [McLaren]
2. Carlos Sainz [Ferrari] – +5.832s
3. Charles Leclerc [Ferrari] – +31.928s
4. Lewis Hamilton [Mercedes] – +36.483s
5. George Russell [Mercedes] – +37.538s
6. Max Verstappen [Red Bull] – +49.847s
7. Pierre Gasly [Alpine] – +1:12.560s
8. Nico Hulkenberg [Haas] – +1:15.554s
9. Fernando Alonso [Aston Martin] – +1:22.373s
10. Oscar Piastri [McLaren] – +1:23.821s
11. Alex Albon [Williams] – +1 lap
12. Yuki Tsunoda [VCARB] – +1 lap
13. Lance Stroll [Aston Martin] – +1 lap
14. Zhou Guanyu [Kick Sauber] – +1 lap
15. Jack Doohan [Alpine] – +1 lap
16. Kevin Magnussen [Haas] – +1 lap
17. Liam Lawson [VCARB] – +1 lap
18. Valtteri Bottas [Kick Sauber] – DNF
19. Franco Colapinto [Williams] – DNF
20. Sergio Perez [Red Bull] – DNF
Fastest Lap: Kevin Magnussen [Haas]
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