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David Coulthard, McLaren MP4-14 Mercedes, leads Mika Häkkinen, McLaren MP4-14 Mercedes, Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Jordan 199 Mugen-Honda, Eddie Irvine, Ferrari F399, and Ralf Schumacher, Williams FW21 Supertec, round La Source at the start
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25 years on: Was 1999 F1's most exciting season?

OPINION: 2024's F1 season has sparked into life, as the promise of a one-dimensional season has exploded into a hotly contested affair. Although it has potential to become one of the greatest seasons in F1 history, the best contender of all-time classic might have come 25 years ago...

In the wake of a somewhat one-dimensional 2023 season, an open contest in 2024 has served as a refreshing palate cleanser to those becoming frustrated with the staidness of a single team-driver period of dominance. Four different teams have won more than one race, and seven drivers have lapped up a carbonated grape-based product perched upon the top step of the podium.

Had it happened slightly earlier then Max Verstappen would be less of a lock for the drivers' title, but Red Bull's inability to get Sergio Perez firing on anything more than one cylinder has at least ensured that the constructors' standings look open. 

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