Formula 1 will return to the track in Austin for the United States Grand Prix from October 18 to 20. This means that all teams will have the opportunity to prepare not only for the end of this season but also for 2025: let’s see why.
The final step of 2024
According to paddock rumors, the American round is expected to be the last one where we’ll see substantial updates on this year’s cars before the engineers — and financial efforts — focus on the next Formula 1 season.
The Circuit Of The Americas will therefore be an important testing ground for those who want to stay at the top (like McLaren), for those looking to return (like Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes), and for those who know they still have a long way to go to get there (like Aston Martin, which will welcome Adrian Newey in about six months).
Considering that the regulatory changes for 2025 won’t be significant, it’s likely that the competitive hierarchy will not drastically change compared to what we’ll see in Austin.
For this reason, every team’s goal is to be confident they are on the right path for the short-term future, with the awareness that 2026 could bring a very different Formula 1.
Finishing the season with the car to beat would be a significant technical — and psychological — boost for next year; but which team will succeed in this mission? We’ll have to wait and see.
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