Season snapshot · 2024
Source: Jolpica F1 API- WDC finish
- P3
- Wins
- 3
- Podiums
- 13
- Points
- 356
- DNFs
- 1
- Constructor
- Scuderia Ferrari
Race-by-race
| Race | Grid | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | P2 | P4 | 12 |
| Saudi Arabian | P2 | P3 | 16 |
| Australian | P4 | P2 | 19 |
| Japanese | P8 | P4 | 12 |
| Chinese | P6 | P4 | 12 |
| Miami | P2 | P3 | 15 |
| Emilia Romagna | P3 | P3 | 15 |
| Monaco | P1 | P1 | 25 |
| Canadian | P11 | Engine | 0 |
| Spanish | P5 | P5 | 10 |
| Austrian | P6 | P11 | 0 |
| British | P11 | P14 | 0 |
| Hungarian | P6 | P4 | 12 |
| Belgian | P1 | P3 | 15 |
| Dutch | P6 | P3 | 15 |
| Italian | P4 | P1 | 25 |
| Azerbaijan | P1 | P2 | 18 |
| Singapore | P9 | P5 | 10 |
| United States | P4 | P1 | 25 |
| Mexican | P4 | P3 | 16 |
| São Paulo | P6 | P5 | 10 |
| Las Vegas | P4 | P4 | 12 |
| Qatar | P5 | P2 | 18 |
| Abu Dhabi | P19 | P3 | 15 |
Charles Leclerc’s 2024 Formula 1 season was characterized by a potent blend of early consistency, a mid-season dip, and a powerful resurgence that ultimately secured him third place in the Drivers' Championship.
Going in
The 2024 season, firmly within the ground-effect regulations, presented a more level playing field than the preceding years where Red Bull had established a significant advantage. The evolution of Formula One under these technical directives continued to shape team strategies. Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc at the helm, entered the year with expectations of challenging at the front, aiming to convert their raw pace into consistent results. Leclerc, now a seasoned competitor since his 2018 debut with Sauber, was anticipated to be a key figure in Ferrari’s campaign, especially given the competitive landscape where several teams had closed the performance gap. The early rounds would be crucial for establishing the Scuderia's position in this tightened field.
How it played out
Leclerc’s season began with a strong run of form, securing four podium finishes in the first eight races, including a third place at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and a second in Australia. The highlight of this initial phase was his dominant victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, starting from pole position and controlling the race to take a long-awaited home win. This period showcased Leclerc's ability to extract maximum performance from the SF-24, often converting strong qualifying efforts into valuable points.
However, the middle segment of the season presented challenges. A DNF due to an engine issue at the Canadian Grand Prix marked a difficult patch, followed by an eleventh-place finish in Austria and a fourteenth in Great Britain. These races were a clear trough, highlighting areas where Ferrari needed to improve both reliability and race-day execution. This slump temporarily shifted the championship narrative, but Leclerc and Ferrari responded.
The latter half of the season saw a significant upturn in performance. From the Belgian Grand Prix onwards, Leclerc consistently finished in the top five, frequently on the podium. He secured two more victories: a popular win at the Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari's home race, and another commanding performance at the United States Grand Prix. This late-season surge, which included a further seven podiums, propelled him to a final tally of 356 points, securing third in the championship standings with three wins and thirteen podiums across the 24-race calendar. His impressive recovery in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, climbing from a P19 grid start to finish P3, underscored his resilience and race craft.