The 2024 Formula One season has been more thrilling and exciting, with races leaving the fans on the edge of their seats. The F1 World Champion, Max Verstappen, is maintaining his dominance in the 2024 season, leading the driver standings with impressive performances in every race.
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The Red Bull Driver, Max Verstappen, is keeping up as the top driver in the driver standings in F1 and appears to be unstoppable in his attempt at the next world championship title.
This season, Carlos Sainz has put on a notable performance and has helped Ferrari maintain the team’s position at the top. He is the only driver who has been a challenging driver for the Red Bulls’ dominance both this season and last. He is the only driver who won in Singapore during the previous season and in the Australian Grand Prix this season, showing his skill and passion for the sport.
Sergio Pérez has shown his value by providing good results for the team. He has proved to be a great asset to Red Bull because of his cooperation and ability to work effectively with his teammate Verstappen and even compete for the top position.
Charles Leclerc of Ferrari is another driver to keep an eye on this year. Leclerc has had a great start to the season, placing himself in the top of every race and scoring points for the team. His driving has placed him in a strong position to fight for the championship.
What are the driver standings for the 2024 season?
The current driver standings are as below:
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 110 |
| 2 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | 85 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 76 |
| 4 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 69 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 58 |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 38 |
| 7 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG | 33 |
| 8 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 31 |
| 9 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes-AMG | 19 |
| 10 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 9 |
| 11 | Yuki Tsunoda | RB | 7 |
| 12 | Oliver Bearman | Ferrari | 6 |
| 13 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | 4 |
| 14 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 1 |
| 15 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 0 |
| 16 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 0 |
| 17 | Zhou Guanyu | Sauber | 0 |
| 18 | Daniel Ricciardo | RB | 0 |
| 19 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 0 |
| 20 | Valtteri Bottas | Sauber | 0 |
| 21 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | 0 |
The spotlights are on the next race as the season heads to Miami. The Miami Grand Prix has a dedicated fan base and a difficult race track, making it an interesting race. There have already been some exciting moments during the 2024 Formula 1 season, and the Miami Grand Prix is expected to add even more action.
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Fiza is a writer at The Sports Orbit, focusing on F1 coverage. She is currently pursuing her master’s in broadcasting journalism and has a profound love for motorsports. She finds F1 to be the most engaging among others due to its adrenaline rush. She got interested in the sport after watching an F1 race with her brother and uncle, and she’s been hooked ever since. Her favorite team is Mercedes and she is a fan of Lewis Hamilton. Besides her dedication to F1, she enjoys activities like reading, practicing her calligraphy skills, and experimenting with cooking.
