Autosport’s Moment of the Year Award is open to fan voting for the first time in 2024 and will be presented by Bahrain International Circuit.
The 3.4-mile Sakhir track was opened in 2004 and hosts major international events, including the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix and World Endurance Championship Bahrain 8 Hours.
It will now support the Moment of the Year Award, which aims to mark the highlight of the motorsport season – and voting is now open.
Fans can choose between four nominees and the winner will be announced at the all-new Autosport Awards at London’s Roundhouse on 29 January 2025.
Bahrain International Circuit Chief Executive Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa said: “As a circuit which hosts the very best global motorsport events, our aim is to help create long-lasting memories for fans.
“It is therefore a natural fit for us to support Autosport’s Moment of the Year, an award that celebrates those special memories.
“I am sure there will be much debate from fans and we look forward to celebrating the winners in January.”
Moment of the Year, presented by Bahrain International Circuit nominees
Norris gets his first GP win in Miami
Upgrades to McLaren’s MCL38 allowed Lando Norris to demonstrate Red Bull-challenging race pace as he charged from fifth on the grid in Miami. He took advantage of a safety car period to jump early leader Max Verstappen to secure his first world championship grand prix win and kickstart McLaren’s title challenge.
Ferrari wins epic Le Mans
Porsche arrived at the world’s greatest endurance race as the narrow favourite, but a brilliant contest eventually boiled down to a fight between Ferrari and Toyota. In the end, the 499P of Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen took victory by 14 seconds after 24 hours of tough racing.
Hamilton takes victory in brilliant British GP
Lewis Hamilton ended his win drought in a thrilling rain-affected British GP at Silverstone. Hamilton jumped to the front by stopping at the right time for slick tyres, then looked after his soft-compound rubber to hold off Max Verstappen and take a record-breaking ninth home victory.
Verstappen’s masterclass in Brazilian rain
Following a mid-season barren spell, Max Verstappen bounced back with a masterclass in the Interlagos rain. After qualifying 17th, Verstappen charged up the field and then benefited as others pitted before a red flag gave him a free tyre stop. He then passed and drove away from Esteban Ocon to win by 19 seconds.
Previous winners of the Moment of the Year Award include Ferrari’s win on its return to the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2023 and George Russell’s first grand prix victory at Interlagos in 2022.
Other Awards that are open to fan voting include International Racing Driver of the Year presented by Pirelli, International Competition Car of the Year, International Rally Driver of the Year, British Competition Driver of the Year and National Driver of the Year.
To have your say on the 2024 winners, click here.
