: Following Jules Bianchi's tragic 2014 accident, the Virtual Safety Car (VSC) was formally introduced to manage track safety without always requiring a physical safety car. Technical and Regulation Changes

Mercedes set several records during the season, including a record 703 points in the Constructors' Championship and 12 one-two finishes. While Ferrari showed improved form with Sebastian Vettel taking three victories, they remained comfortably behind the Mercedes pace. Championship Standing Lewis Hamilton 381 Nico Rosberg Sebastian Vettel Kimi Räikkönen Valtteri Bottas Williams-Mercedes Key Events and Highlights

The 2015 Formula One season was characterized by the overwhelming dominance of the Mercedes AMG Petronas team, which culminated in Lewis Hamilton securing his third World Drivers' Championship at the United States Grand Prix.