The 2021 Formula 1 season was one of the most thrilling in recent memory, featuring intense battles between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. The championship went down to the final race in Abu Dhabi, where Verstappen secured his first world title after a controversial safety car period.
Key races included the Bahrain Grand Prix where Hamilton won the season opener, the dramatic crash at Silverstone between the title rivals, and the rain-affected Belgian Grand Prix that was called after just two laps. The season consisted of 22 races across the globe, with Red Bull and Mercedes engaged in a fierce constructors\“ battle throughout the year.
Notable performances came from drivers like Lando Norris at McLaren, who secured multiple podium finishes, and Ferrari\“s improved form with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. The 2021 season also marked the end of an era for some teams and drivers, setting the stage for major regulation changes in 2022. |