Red Bull receives surprise victory following official Formula 1 verdict.
The Milton Keynes-based team has endured a tumultuous 2024 season, both on and off the track, due to controversies surrounding its director, Christian Horner.
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The 51-year-old leader was quickly cleared of all fault, but Red Bull's problems then manifested themselves on the track, with their rivals' performances converging and ultimately usurping the reigning champions.
Despite Max Verstappen's fourth consecutive title, Red Bull could only finish in third place in the Constructors' Championship, marking their worst finish since 2019.
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Following their fall in the manufacturers' rankings, Red Bull ousted Sergio Perez, who will be replaced by Liam Lawson in 2025.
Although Lawson is not expected to leapfrog Verstappen upon his arrival, Red Bull chiefs and Lawson have stressed the importance of reclaiming the constructors' title together next season.
It was McLaren who won this trophy in 2024, for the first time since 1998, while Red Bull was overshadowed not only by the Woking team, but also by Ferrari.
However, the Austrian team scored a surprise victory with Formula 1 awarding it the fastest pit stop award for 2024, a season in which it made 10 of the fastest pit stops across 24 Grands Prix .
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Red Bull's smooth stops allowed them to total 552 points in the 2024 season, ahead of rivals McLaren, who finished second with 433 points, marking the seventh consecutive year the team has won this title.
Williams finished last on the official list with a starving score of 38 points, while RB put in a surprising performance by placing fifth, clearly emulating their sister team when it came to pit stops.
There's no denying that Red Bull has had its ups and downs during the 2024 season. While losing the constructors' title is a significant setback, being awarded the fastest pit stop award is testament to undeniable technical competence. In such a competitive sport, it remains to be seen whether the team will channel this efficiency into better performance in 2025. Driver changes, often with high expectations, can also be a double-edged sword, particularly in terms of team dynamics . The future of Red Bull, and more broadly that of Formula 1, could depend on the ability of its teams to adapt to growing challenges, particularly within an increasingly competitive European dynamic.
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