The final results are in for RacingNews365’s ever-popular driver ratings from the 2025 season.
After each grand prix, a member of the team rates each driver, and we have been keeping track of the scores throughout the season to observe the trends and to see who, in our mind, was the best driver of the season.
We have split the final rankings into two parts, with drivers in positions P11-P20 available to read here.
Read on to find out how we ranked the top 10, and let us know in the comments if you agree!
1st – Max Verstappen – 8.4
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Highest score – 10 – Japan, Italy, Azerbaijan, United States, Abu Dhabi
Lowest score – 4 – Spain
The criteria for these rankings is simple. You score a grand chelem, you get a 10, so that accounts for Azerbaijan, but his late season form proved who was the best driver in 2025. The japan pole lap was lap of the season, and of the gods, but there is one major blot on his copybook. Spain, and despite what he might claim, that collision with Russell was extremely costly.
2nd – lando Norris – 7.8
Highest score – 10 – Monaco, Austria, Mexico City, Sao Paulo
Lowest score – 3 – Canada
A tricky start to the season was met with a dominant run of run through the latter half of the European summer, especially after that horror collision with Piastri in Canada, his lowest score of the season. Did all he needed to do to win the title, but it was far closer than it should have been.But he won’t care.
3rd – Oscar Piastri – 7.5
Highest score – 10 – Bahrain, Spain, Netherlands
Lowest score – 3 – Azerbaijan
Started the season like a train on fire, but his slump post-winning in Zandvoort was incredible to witness. Claim
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6th – George Russell – 7.2
Highest score – 8.5 in Canada
Lowest score – 5 in Japan
Russell’s season was a tale of two halves. He started strongly,frequently enough outperforming Hamilton,and secured a memorable victory in Canada. Though, his form dipped significantly after the summer break, with several underwhelming performances. Consistency was his biggest issue.
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7th – Alexander Albon – 6.8
Highest score – 9 in Bahrain
Lowest score – 3.5 – in Spain and Abu dhabi
The fact that Albon’s highest score of nine came in the season-opener and his lowest of 3.5 in the finale sums up his season.Started incredibly well with points in seven of the first eight races, including three fifth places. Onyl scored four more times after that, and not after seventh in Italy.
8th – Oliver Bearman – 6.6
Highest score – 10 in Mexico City
Lowest score – 4 in Australia, Emilia Romagna
Bearman’s average mid-season would have placed him in the bottom-half if it continued, but an 8.5 rating in the Netherlands started a boost up the charts. The highlight was a 10 for Mexico City, when he claimed fourth with a podium in sight. Trailed off afterwards, but still a strong first season.
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9th – kimi Antonelli – 6.5
F1 Driver ratings: Mid-Season Review – Top 11
Here’s a look at the top 11 drivers based on mid-season performance ratings:
Rank | Driver | Rating
——- | ——– | ——–
1st | Max Verstappen | 9.3
2nd | Lando Norris | 8.5
3rd | Charles Leclerc | 7.9
4th | Oscar Piastri | 7.7
5th | George Russell | 7.4
6th | Isack Hadjar | 6.7
7th | Alex Albon | 6.6
8th | Oliver Bearman | 6.6
9th | Kimi Antonelli | 6.5
10th | Carlos Sainz | 6.5
11th | Fernando Alonso
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