2024 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Highlights

Dutchman Max Verstappen finished in sixth place at the final 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship race in Abu Dhabi to cap a fourth title in a row with 437 points overall for the season.

Oracle Red Bull Racing teammate Sergio Pérez did not finish after early trouble and ended the season in eighth overall. The team finished in third place in the 2024 constructors’ standings.

Max Verstappen, Driver, Red Bull Racing

My start was good, and I went up the inside and then realised it would be tight at the apex with Oscar. I tried to stay on the kerb, but unfortunately, we clipped the tyres and spun, which wasn’t great. I have already apologised to Oscar; he is one of the last guys you want to come together with, and it wasn’t great. After that, we had a tough race and were struggling with tyres as they were overheating. Unfortunately, we were just stuck in that position, so we didn’t make it up with the pace. It has been a long season, and we haven’t much to fight for today. I’m looking forward to the break, I’m going to switch off, relax and spend some much needed time with friends and family. We have things to work on for next year and already have good ideas, but we will see when we get into the car next year. We have had an up-and-down season, and McLaren has been firm from Miami onwards. I want to thank the Team for the season, it has been a long one but we have stuck together and ultimately to come away with a Drivers’ Championship has been fantastic.

Sergio Pérez, Driver, Red Bull Racing:

It hasn’t been a great year, and we wanted a better result today, but in the end, it probably summed up the season. It was just regrettable to have a collision with Valtteri. Turning into turn six, I got hit from the back. I think he broke too late, but I felt the car was already damaged before that. I was upshifting, and the gearbox was spinning, so I think there was potentially an engine issue prior. I ended up losing my drive and couldn’t continue. I am relived this season is over in a way, it has been a very frustrating and difficult year. I am just happy it is all over, and I can look forward to it now. We will see what happens in the coming days. I don’t know what will happen at the moment; I have a contract, and the Team and I have been talking. It’s a case of discussing what is best for everybody moving forward.

CHRISTIAN HORNER, CEO and Team Principal

Firstly, we have to congratulate McLaren, it’s incredibly tough to win a Championship and they have not taken their foot off the gas all season. Full credit where it is due; they deserve that trophy. A season where we won nine races, more than any other team, and successfully defended the Drivers Championship equates to an exceptional year. Max has been outstanding. It’s been a long season with 24 races, and none of it would have been possible without the hard work from everyone both here at the track and back in Milton Keynes. Their continued drive and determination throughout the year were long and relentless. Without our partners’ support, none of this would have been possible, and we are incredibly grateful for all that they bring and what we continue to build. Equally, a special thanks to Honda for their consistency and contribution. I would also like to thank our fans; we are here because of you, and that is why we race. There wouldn’t be any F1 if it were not for them. Finally, a special thanks to Max and Checo. Their hard work and relentless pursuit throughout the campaign have not always bore the fruits they deserved, but they remained committed and resolute. We will look to recharge over the next couple of months as we head into 2025 and look forward to coming back fighting once again. Thank you to all, we wish you a happy holidays and a prosperous New Year!

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