F1 News: Lewis Hamilton And Fernando Alonso Set for Historic Battle As 2024 Season Approaches
The 2024 Formula 1 season is almost upon us, and as teams prepare for the first race, pre-season testing and the car releases, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are in the spotlight. Both champions are on the brink of breaking yet another record in 2024 as the first driver to win a race after competing in over 300 races.
Mercedes, despite finishing second in the constructors' standings in 2023, is yet to win a race since the 2022 Brazilian GP where Hamilton's teammate George Russell took his first victory. Aston Martin, with Fernando Alonso's early podium finishes in 2023, showed promise but faltered with later upgrades.
Key Takeaways:
- Mercedes finished second in the 2023 constructors' standings but hasn't won a race since George Russell's victory at the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix.
- Aston Martin, finishing fifth in the 2023 constructors' standings, showed potential early in the season with Fernando Alonso's several podium appearances. However, the team faced challenges following updates to their car, impacting their performance.
- Both Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are poised to break a significant record in the 2024 season, aiming to become the first driver to win a race after participating in over 300 F1 races.
As the 2024 Formula 1 season approaches, the spotlight is on two of the sport's most enduring figures, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. Both drivers are on the verge of possibly breaking an unprecedented record in Formula 1 history: winning a race after participating in more than 300 Grand Prix events. Lewis Hamilton, who celebrated his 300th race in the 2022 season, has had a stellar career with seven championships, 103 race wins, and 197 podium finishes.
Fernando Alonso, on the other hand, started his F1 career in 2001 and has two championships, 32 race wins, and 106 podium finishes. Despite the setbacks faced by Aston Martin with upgrades to their AMR23 car, Alonso's early season performances in 2023, including multiple podium finishes, indicate his capability to challenge the top teams.
Mercedes, having finished second in the 2023 constructors' standings, is under pressure to return to the top step of the podium. The team has struggled to replicate the success of their 2022 Brazilian GP victory, with George Russell securing their last win.
The Bahrain Grand Prix marks the beginning of what is anticipated to be an exciting 2024 season.
