As the only non-Mercedes winner, Daniel Ricciardo stunned the paddock by outperforming defending champion Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull.

The switch significantly quieted the cars, a move that was initially controversial among traditionalist fans. 🏆 Standings & Champions

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).

Drivers chose permanent career numbers for the first time; Hamilton picked 44 and Rosberg 6 .

Teams were restricted to just 100kg of fuel per race, forcing a 30% increase in efficiency compared to 2013.

These systems harvested energy from both braking (MGU-K) and exhaust heat (MGU-H), providing an additional 160hp for roughly 33 seconds per lap.

For the first and only time, the final race in Abu Dhabi awarded double points to keep the title fight alive until the end. 📈 Other Notable Rules

Mercedes emerged as the clear powerhouse, winning 16 out of 19 races and securing 18 pole positions. Drivers' Championship Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 384 11 Nico Rosberg Daniel Ricciardo Valtteri Bottas Sebastian Vettel Constructors' Championship 1 Mercedes 701 First title for the Silver Arrows Ended 4-year championship streak Massive leap from 9th in 2013 First winless season since 1993 🏁 Season Highlights & Key Moments

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