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.
A new award was introduced for the most poles in a season, won by Nico Rosberg (11 poles). F1 2014 (Forma-1 2014)
Drivers chose permanent career numbers for the first time; Hamilton picked 44 and Rosberg 6 . The Bahrain Grand Prix saw Hamilton and Rosberg
For the first time since 1988, turbochargers were back, providing massive torque despite the smaller engine displacement. For the first time since 1988, turbochargers were
Switching to Mercedes power propelled Williams back to the front of the grid, including a famous front-row lockout in Austria.
F1 2014: The Dawn of the Hybrid Era The 2014 Formula 1 season marked one of the most radical shifts in the sport's history. After four years of Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel dominance, a new set of regulations fundamentally rewrote the pecking order, ushering in the modern turbo-hybrid era. ⚡ The Big Change: Power Units
Teams were restricted to just 100kg of fuel per race, forcing a 30% increase in efficiency compared to 2013.