Ferrari’s 2024 season showcased remarkable progress, securing five wins and battling fiercely for the Constructors’ Championship until the final rounds.
The 2024 season undoubtedly marked significant progress for Ferrari, achieving its highest number of victories since 2018 and engaging in a serious battle for the Constructors’ Championship.
Although the title ultimately went to McLaren by a narrow margin of just 14 points, the Scuderia can take several positives from this campaign heading into what promises to be an exciting 2025, with the imminent arrival of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Ferrari secured a total of five wins this year: three for Charles Leclerc — Monaco, Italy, and the United States — and two for Carlos Sainz — Australia and Mexico.
The team ended the first half of the season with one win each for Sainz and Leclerc. Sainz became the only non-Red Bull driver to claim victory in the first five rounds with a triumph in Australia, while Leclerc delivered a memorable home win in Monaco.
Despite a challenging mid-season period, the Scuderia returned to the top step of the podium when Leclerc thrilled the Tifosi with a win at Monza, followed by a one-two finish in Austin. Sainz rounded off the team’s victories in 2024 with a triumph in Mexico.
Concluding the season with five wins is a respectable achievement for Ferrari — just one short of the Constructors’ Champion McLaren’s total — and represents its best tally in six years. A figure to build upon in 2025.
In terms of qualifying pace, Leclerc has long been recognized for his speed, a reputation reinforced as he outqualified Sainz 14-8 in 2024. He also outperformed replacement teammate Ollie Bearman when the young driver stood in for Sainz at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after the Spaniard underwent an appendectomy.
In terms of pole positions, Leclerc secured three during the season (though his Belgian Grand Prix pole was inherited after Max Verstappen took a grid penalty), while Sainz claimed only one, in Mexico.
A similar pattern emerged in race results, with Leclerc crossing the line ahead of Sainz 15 times out of 22. Notably, the Canadian Grand Prix is excluded from this count, as both drivers recorded retirements in Montreal.
Leclerc also ended the campaign with more points, tallying 356 to secure 3rd place in the Drivers’ Championship, while Sainz amassed 290 to finish 5th.
The season’s low point was undoubtedly Montreal. Ferrari, a team with a rich history of success at the Canadian Grand Prix, endured a disastrous visit to the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve this year. Troubles began in qualifying, where neither driver managed to reach Q3 for the first time all season.
Their fortunes didn’t improve on race day. Leclerc suffered an engine issue early on and retired on lap 43. Sainz struggled to climb through the field and sustained damage after contact with Valtteri Bottas’s Sauber, ultimately forcing the Spaniard to retire as well.
According to team principal Fred Vasseur, the Constructors’ Championship fight likely slipped away at this point, compounded by failed upgrades introduced in Spain. However, Ferrari refused to give up, pushing hard until the final checkered flag. Sainz finished 2nd in Abu Dhabi, while Leclerc staged a stunning comeback to claim 3rd after starting from the back of the grid.
Although the team ultimately fell short of the title, this performance provided a strong conclusion to a solid season. That said, the year had its ups and downs — the SF-24 proved more suited to certain circuits than others — and Vasseur acknowledged that Ferrari still needs to “improve everywhere” heading into 2025.
Morale and motivation appear high within the Italian team as they prepare to welcome Lewis Hamilton in one of the most high-profile and unexpected driver moves in the sport’s history.
Leclerc has spoken positively about the impact the seven-time world champion could have on the team, relishing the “very big challenge” of competing against one of the most successful drivers of all time.
It will be intriguing to see how their relationship develops and how Hamilton adapts as he joins a new team for the first time since arriving at Mercedes in 2013. Can the Briton help Ferrari continue its progress and establish itself even more firmly in the fight for both titles in 2025?
Statistics
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Championship Position | 2nd (652 points) |
| Victories | 5 |
| Pole Positions | 4 |
| Podiums | 22 |
| Fastest Laps | 4 |
| Hat Tricks | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Laps Led | 306 |
| Laps Completed | 2,806 (97.16%) |
Driver Comparison
| Driver Comparison | Leclerc | Sainz |
|---|---|---|
| Race Results | 14 | 8 |
| Qualifying | 14 | 8 |
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