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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 and final results
With the Drivers' Championship already settled, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix would decide the Constructors' Championship with McLaren hoping to secure the title for the first time since 1998. Qualifying went well for the papaya team with a one-two but a first corner incident with Verstappen (for which the latter received a 10s penalty) spun Piastri and dropped him to last. With Leclerc surging through the field he was soon third behind Sainz and meaning Norris had to win the race to clinch the Constructors' title for McLaren. Norris soaked up the pressure and was able to win the race and secure the title for the team.
This season has been a bit mixed with the lack of competition at the beginning of the season allowing Verstappen to build a lead that he could defend. His consistent performances later in the season, as the other teams overhauled the dominance of Red Bull, secured the title. With several teams ending the season in competitive shape, and some exciting driver moves for 2025, let's hope for a more competitive season from the outset next year.
In RealityF1, the 2024 RealityF1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was won by Aquitaine, Crash'n'Burn, rosbif and The Tick. The team to have for this race was Norris, Leclerc, Haas and RB.
The 2024 RealityF1 Championship was a very close fight with Asko beating BigAl by just 3.5 points. Congratulations to Asko you become the 24th RealityF1 Champion! Tom R was the top ranked rookie player (someone playing RealityF1 for the first time) in 28th.
In the league competition, NESTF1 took the top spot. This is NESTF1's fifth league victory and their first since 2020.
In the country league competition it was the United States who took victory from last year's winners Finland.
As the season has now ended I have updated the player rankings (a leaderboard of all the players who've contested a RealityF1 season since the game started in 2001). The top ranking player is still Keith, ahead of mic1000 and chub.
As usual, I'm keen to hear any feedback you may have on the game so I can continue to improve it so please email me your views and suggestions for the future.
The site will re-open on Monday and, although you won't be able to create a team for the new season yet, you will still be able to update your profile and account details if you wish (should you change email addresses etc).
RealityF1 will return for the 2025 season. The provisional date for the first race is the Australian Grand Prix on 16th March 2025. A month or so before the first race I'll email you to let you know that you can create your team for the coming season.
It only remains for me to thank you for playing RealityF1, I look forward to losing to you again in 2025.
Qatar Grand Prix 2024 results
The Qatar Grand Prix was a bit of a messy affair with three safety car periods. Arguably the most decisive came when the wing mirror of Albon's Williams fell off on the straight. For several laps the cars passed it under double waved yellow flags but eventually it was run over leaving debris across the track. Only after several punctures was a safety car deployed. In the end Verstappen took the win and we were denied a scrap with Norris as the latter was penalised with a 10 second stop/go penalty for not lifting off when passing the waved yellow flags ending any challenge. There's just one race left in the 2024 season.
In RealityF1 it was Olbeth that won the Reality F1 Qatar Grand Prix. The team they had was Gasly, Piastri and two McLarens. This was actually the best team possible for this race.
In the 2024 RealityF1 Championship, Asko holds on to the lead with BigAl in second.
In the league competition, NESTF1 hold on to top spot. United States move into first place in the country league competition.
The site will re-open for team changes tomorrow (Monday). The final race of the 2024 season is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 8th December.
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 results
The Las Vegas Grand Prix was a strong race for both Mercedes and Ferrari. Russell took pole ahead of Sainz, Gasly and Leclerc. Hamilton started tenth but fought his way up to second in the race to complete a Mercedes one-two with Sainz in third. Verstappen finished fifth, one place ahead of Norris but enough to clinch his fourth driver's championship with two races to go.
In RealityF1 it was Peter that won ahead of mxttbinghxm in the Reality F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The team to have was Norris, Hülkenberg, Mercedes and Williams. The best team available for this race was Colapinto, Hülkenberg, Mercedes and McLaren.
In the 2024 RealityF1 Championship, Asko moves into the lead and BigAl drops to second.
In the league competition, NESTF1 hold on to top spot. United States move into first place in the country league competition.
The site will re-open for team changes tomorrow (Monday). The 23rd race of the 2024 season is the Qatar Grand Prix on 1st December.
Brazilian Grand Prix 2024 results
The Brazilian Grand Prix was one of those frenetic, rain affected races that F1 produces from time to time. With cars sliding off the track and strategy decisions being made quickly it's a constantly changing situation. It was also a race where Verstappen shone and all but secured the drivers' championship. Starting 17th he clawed his way towards the front. While others pitted during a virtual safety car period he gambled on the race being stopped instead. It was and he was able to change his tyres before the restart. Restarting second he was trailing Ocon until another incident bunched up the field. At the restart he passed Ocon and romped to victory. This commanding performance extended his lead over Norris and effectively ends Norris' challenge for the title.
In RealityF1 it was MG Junior that won ahead of Owen and Monkey in the Reality F1 Brazilian Grand Prix. The team to have was Verstappen, Gasly and two RBs. The best team available for this race was Gasly, Ocon, and two RBs.
In the 2024 RealityF1 Championship, BigAl holds on to the lead with Asko in second.
In the league competition, NESTF1 hold on to top spot. Finland move into first place in the country league competition.
The site will re-open for team changes tomorrow (Monday). The 22nd race of the 2024 season is the Las Vegas Grand Prix on 23rd November.
Mexican Grand Prix 2024 results
The Mexican Grand Prix was a strong performance for Ferrari with Sainz securing pole. Verstappen overtook him at the start but the Spaniard was able to retake the lead after a safety car period. As a result of a battle for second with Norris, Verstappen was given two 10 second penalties and this dropped him down the field. Leclerc had been able to pass Verstappen and Norris during the battle to make a Ferrari one-two but Norris managed to close the gap and pass Leclerc as he made a mistake and briefly went off track. The final podium result was Sainz, Norris and Leclerc.
In RealityF1 it was chub and Fin who share the victory in the Reality F1 Mexican Grand Prix. The team to have was Piastri, Magnussen, Ferrari and McLaren. The best team available for this race was Sainz, Piastri, McLaren and Haas.
In the 2024 RealityF1 Championship, BigAl holds on to the lead with Asko in second.
In the league competition, NESTF1 hold on to top spot. The United States holds on to first place in the country league competition.
The site will re-open for team changes tomorrow (Monday). The 21st race of the 2024 season is the Brazilian Grand Prix on 3rd November.
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