F1 Driver Rankings: The Best of 2024
We rank the top 10 F1 drivers of 2024, based on their performance relative to expectations and not car performance.

- Pierre Gasly | Alpine
- Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes
- Nico Hülkenberg | Haas
- Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin
- Oscar Piastri | McLaren
- Carlos Sainz | Ferrari
- George Russell | Mercedes
- Lando Norris | McLaren
- Charles Leclerc
- Max Verstappen
What to Read Next
Oscar Piastri secures his third win of the season in Saudi Arabia, leading the championship.
Max Verstappen secures pole in Saudi Arabian GP; Lando Norris crashes.
Las Vegas has transformed into a top sports destination with major events and teams.
Williams team principal Vowles doubts Verstappen's fit for Mercedes.
Lewis Hamilton's struggles at Ferrari continue, but he found some pace and a better feeling in the car during the Bahrain Grand Prix.
George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli were each handed a one-place grid drop at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday, hours after qualifying second and fourth.
Oscar Piastri dominated the Bahrain Grand Prix, winning comfortably from pole position. George Russell helped Piastri narrow the championship gap by holding off Lando Norris for second.
Follow live commentary of the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix as McLaren's Oscar Piastri starts from pole. Get the latest updates, analysis, and reactions.
George Russell retains his second-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix despite an incorrect use of his car's DRS.
Max Verstappen delivers a breathtaking pole lap at Suzuka, edging out Lando Norris by 0.012s in a qualifying duel that redefined precision driving in F1.
Defending champion Max Verstappen admits Red Bull faces challenges heading into the Australian GP, acknowledging slower pace than rivals while remaining optimistic about season-long progress.
The dramatic story of Liam Lawson's meteoric rise and sudden demotion from Red Bull Racing after just 99 days, struggling alongside champion Max Verstappen.
Red Bull is reportedly considering replacing Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda for the Japanese GP after a challenging start for Lawson in the 2025 F1 season.
Oscar Piastri secures his first career pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix, narrowly beating George Russell by 0.082 seconds in a gripping qualifying session.
Lewis Hamilton clinches his first victory with Ferrari in the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, emphasizing patience and long-term success.