F1 2014 (forma-1 2014) Now
Switching to Mercedes power propelled Williams back to the front of the grid, including a famous front-row lockout in Austria.
A new award was introduced for the most poles in a season, won by Nico Rosberg (11 poles).
As the only non-Mercedes winner, Daniel Ricciardo stunned the paddock by outperforming defending champion Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull. F1 2014 (Forma-1 2014)
Regulation changes for safety led to "anteater" or "finger" nose designs, widely considered some of the least attractive in F1 history.
These systems harvested energy from both braking (MGU-K) and exhaust heat (MGU-H), providing an additional 160hp for roughly 33 seconds per lap. Switching to Mercedes power propelled Williams back to
The season was marred by the tragic accident of Jules Bianchi at the Japanese Grand Prix, which ultimately led to his passing and triggered the introduction of the Virtual Safety Car (VSC).
Teams were restricted to just 100kg of fuel per race, forcing a 30% increase in efficiency compared to 2013. Regulation changes for safety led to "anteater" or
The Bahrain Grand Prix saw Hamilton and Rosberg engage in a relentless wheel-to-wheel battle for the win, proving teammates could still race hard.