The Race F1 Podcast We rank the Top 10 F1 drivers of 2025
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Dec 15, 2025 The team dives into the thrilling world of the 2025 F1 season, ranking the top drivers based on their performance relative to machinery. They reveal surprising insights on why the world champion wasn't the obvious choice for number one and dissect the intense competition among midfielders. Lewis Hamilton's disappointing year sparks debate, and the panel praises standout performances from rookie Isaac Hadjar and veteran Fernando Alonso. Max Verstappen dominates the rankings, solidifying his top spot through sheer resilience.
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Hamilton's Low Profile Season
- Lewis Hamilton had his worst season in modern points terms and rarely appeared in members' top 10s.
- The panel saw consistent points but few performance peaks and frequent Q1 exits in a Ferrari he struggled to adapt to.
Gasly Overdelivered In A Weak Car
- Pierre Gasly maximised a weak car and repeatedly made Q3 despite perception he was invisible.
- The panel rewarded his consistent extraction of performance from an uncompetitive package.
Albon's Lopsided Year Divided Views
- Alex Albon had a lopsided season: strong early, weak late, creating split views on his ranking.
- The panel debated recency bias vs whole-season weighting when assessing his value to Williams.