This year, Google was used to search for trillions of topics, from the Sochi Olympics to clues on the whereabouts of the missing Malaysian airlines flight.

What do these searches say about us?

Here are some highlights:

Formula One Royalty

The F1 2014 season finished with victory for Lewis Hamilton as he claimed his second world title, but what’s next for the champion driver?

Verdicts that Gripped the World

Civil unrest, independence polls and courtroom dramas made the headlines this year, but which moments did we find most compelling?

Unexpected Hero

The World Cup in Brazil was ready for a star. Few saw this one coming, least of all the goalkeeper as Rodríguez scored the Goal of the Tournament.

Google shares the full analysis here.