2018 F1 Season

The 2018 Formula One World Championship, the 69th season of Formula One motor racing, was a thrilling contest between two four-time World Champions, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel, each vying for their fifth title. The season, which featured twenty-one Grands Prix, saw the championship lead change hands five times, with the rivalry between Mercedes and Ferrari intensifying. Hamilton ultimately clinched his fifth World Drivers’ Championship title at the Mexican Grand Prix, while Mercedes secured their fifth consecutive World Constructors’ Championship title at the following race. Vettel, driving for Ferrari, finished as the runner-up, 88 points behind Hamilton, with his teammate Kimi Räikkönen finishing third.

The 2018 season was also notable for the introduction of the ‘halo’, a new cockpit protection device, marking a significant step in driver safety. The championship saw the return of the French Grand Prix at the Circuit Paul Ricard and the German Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring. The season was characterized by strategic battles, the dominance of Mercedes and Ferrari, and the intense rivalry between Hamilton and Vettel, making it a memorable year in Formula One history.