After back-to-back seasons of dominance by Red Bull and Max Verstappen, the competition in Formula One has ramped back up in 2024. Seven different drivers won races in the first 12 races of the campaign, making for the most parity in the sport in more than a decade.
Lewis Hamilton won the last race before the summer break at the Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes teammate George Russell was disqualified for having a car that was underweight. The victory was emblematic of what’s been a topsy-turvy year, and a harsh reminder of the importance of getting the details right during such a competitive season.
