Contrasting Opinions on the Best Driver of the Year
The Formula 1 Power Ranking, which evaluates drivers based on their performance throughout the season, has sparked interesting discussions. Despite Max Verstappen’s fourth world title, he was not ranked as the best driver of the year by the team bosses and drivers.
A Different Perspective
The Power Ranking, which is based on the opinions of five F1 experts, ranked Lando Norris as the top driver, followed closely by Verstappen. This ranking is surprising, given that Verstappen had a more successful season in terms of championship points.
Votes from Team Leaders and Drivers
The team leaders and drivers also cast their votes, with Verstappen receiving the maximum score from all ten team leaders. This unanimous decision is a rare occurrence in the history of the championship. The drivers’ votes also placed Verstappen at the top, with Norris and Leclerc following closely behind.
Notable Rankings
Some notable rankings include Carlos Sainz, who repeated his sixth-place finish from last year, and Fernando Alonso, who fell from third to ninth place. Lewis Hamilton, who was ahead of Alonso in the team leaders’ ranking, fell behind him in the drivers’ ranking.
