The 2024 Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya was a strategic battle defined by tyre management on a highly abrasive track surface. While the leading pack engaged in an offset battle of tyre age, a critical strategic trap emerged in the mid-race pit window. Teams that pitted early for their second stops were forced onto the sluggish Hard compound, whereas those who extended their middle stints unleashed the superior Soft compound in the final phase to claim the podium steps.
The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix was defined by a red flag on the opening lap, which allowed teams to change tyres and complete the remaining 77 laps without further pit stops, shifting the focus to tyre preservation and track position management.
Max Verstappen won the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, narrowly holding off a late-race charge from Lando Norris, with Charles Leclerc taking third. The race was defined by optimized one-stop strategies and intense pressure in the closing laps.
Lando Norris won the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing the Constructors' Championship for McLaren in a dramatic season finale. Despite a P19-to-P3 masterclass from Charles Leclerc and a strong double-podium finish for Ferrari, McLaren clinched the title by 14 points.
Charles Leclerc won the Italian Grand Prix for Ferrari using a bold one-stop strategy, holding off McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The victory ignited home fans at Monza and significantly tightened both the Drivers' and Constructors' championship battles.
The 2024 Qatar Grand Prix was defined by three Safety Car periods that allowed teams to deviate from the conventional one-stop strategy. While most drivers successfully utilized a Medium-Hard one-stop, several teams used the caution periods for aggressive multi-stop tactics. Notably, Fernando Alonso exploited regulations to fit three sets, while Haas used a proactive undercut to gain track position.
Max Verstappen secured pole position at the Miami Grand Prix, but the session was defined by extreme track temperatures causing severe tyre thermal degradation. Ferrari and Red Bull contested the front, while McLaren and Mercedes experimented with medium tyres in Q3 to manage overheating. Notable struggles included Daniel Ricciardo's Q1 exit and Fernando Alonso's Q2 elimination.
The 2024 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring was characterized by high traction demands and thermal management. The field predominantly utilized two-stop strategies, with variations including Medium-Hard-Medium and the aggressive Medium-Hard-Hard approach used by the midfield. Strategic decisions, including pit timing and tyre age management, significantly influenced the outcome, ultimately leading to Mercedes' victory after late-race incidents.
Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2024 United States Grand Prix in a dramatic qualifying session at COTA, where a late crash by George Russell prevented Max Verstappen from completing his final flying lap. Lewis Hamilton was a surprise Q1 exit.
George Russell led a magnificent Mercedes front-row lockout at the 2024 British Grand Prix, edging Lewis Hamilton by 0.171s in a dramatic damp-to-dry qualifying session. Lando Norris completed the top three, while championship leader Max Verstappen qualified fourth after suffering floor damage. Sergio Pérez exited in Q1 following a spin.