RACER 331: Max, McLaren and Penske's Championship Triumphs
The 2024 racing season delivered exceptional performances and unexpected outcomes across multiple championships.
Red Bull Racing and McLaren-Mercedes shared the highest honors in Formula 1, with Max Verstappen securing his fourth consecutive drivers' championship through a stellar performance. McLaren's duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri claimed the constructors' title—the first customer team to do so since Brawn's 2009 victory.
RACER Magazine Cover: Joey Logano
The F1 season saw unprecedented competitiveness with three teams consistently fighting for wins, occasionally expanding to four when Mercedes found their rhythm. McLaren's Miami upgrade package and Ferrari's refined floor developments proved crucial in challenging Red Bull's dominance.
Victorious racer sprays champagne celebration
2025 promises an exciting multi-team battle before F1's major technical overhaul in 2026. Key storylines include the Norris-Verstappen rivalry and Kimi Antonelli's debut at Mercedes, replacing Lewis Hamilton.
In NASCAR, Joey Logano secured his third Cup Series championship, marking Team Penske's third consecutive title. Porsche Penske Motorsport dominated both IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship.
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Other notable achievements include Thierry Neuville's first FIA World Rally Championship title and Jorge Prado's transition to Monster Energy Supercross. The issue also explores IndyCar teams' strategies for finding competitive advantages in a near-spec series.
Looking ahead to 2025, motorsport fans can anticipate continued evolution and fierce competition across all major racing categories.
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