Get ready for an in-depth look at the highs and lows of the 2025 Formula 1 season! We're diving into the best and worst performances of each driver, and trust me, it's a wild ride. With 594 race drives, including sprints and non-starters, this season had it all. From thrilling podiums to heartbreaking DNFs, we're about to uncover some incredible stories. But here's where it gets controversial... even the 'worst' performances might not be as bad as they seem! So, let's explore the top and bottom moments of these 21 F1 drivers and decide for ourselves.
Jack Doohan:
Best: Bahrain (14th) - Doohan almost grabbed those points, but a late struggle with hard tires pushed him back. It was a close call!
Worst: Australia (DNF) - Unlucky timing with a yellow flag in qualifying, and then a wet-weather crash on the first lap. Ouch!
Franco Colapinto:
Best: Netherlands (11th) - Colapinto was on a roll, and he nearly secured his only point of the season. A close battle with Esteban Ocon almost paid off.
Worst: Spain (15th) - A tough weekend for Colapinto, who struggled to keep up with his teammate, Pierre Gasly, and found himself stuck in traffic.
Gabriel Bortoleto:
Best: Mexico (10th) - Bortoleto's standout race, with relentless pace and a brilliant late overtake, earned him a hard-fought point.
Worst: Brazil (DNF) - A nightmare weekend at home, as Bortoleto's aggressive move on Lance Stroll ended in a wall crash.
Pierre Gasly:
Best: Britain (6th) - Gasly's drive was comparable to Nico Hulkenberg's famous podium finish, showcasing his skill on a track with faster corners.
Worst: Qatar (16th) - A combination of early mistakes and a collision with Hulkenberg cost Gasly a chance at points.
Yuki Tsunoda:
Best: Australia (12th) - Tsunoda's strongest drive came in a Racing Bulls outing, passing Charles Leclerc's Ferrari before a tire strategy mistake.
Worst: Austria (16th) - Struggling for pace and tire wear led to Tsunoda's only three-stop race, and a penalty for colliding with Colapinto.
Lance Stroll:
Best: Hungary (7th) - A solid race, keeping pace with teammate Fernando Alonso, despite losing a position early on.
Worst: Qatar (17th) - A disappointing race, compounded by a self-inflicted pitlane speeding penalty, left Stroll with a non-running finish.
Esteban Ocon:
Best: China (5th) - Ocon's outstanding drive saw him lead the midfield and finish fifth after the Ferraris were disqualified. A brilliant pass on Kimi Antonelli added to the highlight reel.
Worst: Italy (15th) - A rare off-day for Ocon, who forced Stroll off-track, earning a penalty. It was a moment of inattentiveness for the usually consistent driver.
Liam Lawson:
Best: Azerbaijan (5th) - Lawson's impressive drive, keeping pace with the Racing Bulls, was a standout moment. He covered Antonelli and kept Tsunoda at bay.
Worst: Australia (DNF) - Lawson's struggles with the Red Bull RB21 were evident as he made no progress in the midfield before crashing.
Ollie Bearman:
Best: Mexico (4th) - Bearman's moment of brilliance came when he overtook Max Verstappen, a move he consolidated with exceptional judgment and speed.
Worst: Hungary (DNF) - Despite a reasonable drive, Bearman's race ended with a wide moment at Turn 4, damaging the floor and forcing his retirement.
Isack Hadjar:
Best: Netherlands (3rd) - Hadjar's Zandvoort drive was exceptional, covering Leclerc's threat, maintaining a clean race, and showcasing relentless pace.
Worst: Australia (DNS) - Crashing on the formation lap of his first grand prix was a devastating start for Hadjar.
Nico Hulkenberg:
Best: Britain (3rd) - Hulkenberg's sound judgment and excellent pace at Silverstone resulted in a remarkable finish, thanks to his slick tire timing.
Worst: China (15th) - A mediocre start and an off-track moment with Alonso led to damage and a long, tough afternoon for Hulkenberg.
Fernando Alonso:
Best: Singapore (7th) - Alonso's 'midfield win' was a hard-fought battle, requiring consistent pace and decisive passes.
Worst: Australia (DNF) - A crash exiting Turn 6, blamed on gravel from another car, ended Alonso's race prematurely.
Carlos Sainz:
Best: Qatar (3rd) - Sainz's strong pace on the high-speed sweeps of Qatar, and his nail-biting finish to hold off Norris and Antonelli, secured a podium.
Worst: Australia (DNF) - An unfamiliar Mercedes power unit led to a safety car incident, and a wall crash. A tough start to the season.
Alex Albon:
Best: Miami (5th) - Albon's opportunistic pass on Sainz, and his strong pace throughout, made this race a standout.
Worst: Azerbaijan (13th) - A poor qualifying and a half-hearted lunge on Colapinto, resulting in a penalty, left Albon with little chance of recovery.
Kimi Antonelli:
Best: Brazil (2nd) - Antonelli's race was near-perfect, with excellent pace and a brilliant battle with Verstappen late on.
Worst: Austria (DNF) - A terrible misjudgment at Turn 3 saw Antonelli collide with Verstappen, ending his race and earning a rookie mistake label.
Lewis Hamilton:
Best: China sprint (1st) - Hamilton's dominant performance in the China sprint was a reminder of his consistent brilliance. A pole-to-win race.
Worst: Brazil (DNF) - A combination of slow pace and clashes with Sainz and Colapinto led to Hamilton's early retirement.
Charles Leclerc:
Best: United States (3rd) - Leclerc's Austin performance, keeping Norris's faster McLaren behind, was a highlight in a season of Ferrari struggles.
Worst: Britain (14th) - A misjudged switch to slicks on the formation lap led to a messy race, culminating in a collision with Sainz.
George Russell:
Best: Singapore (1st) - A superb pole-to-win performance, with effective tire management and control over Verstappen.
Worst: Britain (10th) - Russell's early switch to slicks, leading to an off-track moment, compromised his result, despite strong pace.
Oscar Piastri:
Best: Spain (1st) - Piastri's win from pole was a masterclass, covering threats from Verstappen and Norris, and managing his middle stint brilliantly.
Worst: Azerbaijan (DNF) - A rare double mistake in Baku saw Piastri jump the start and then crash while trying to regain positions.
Max Verstappen:
Best: Brazil (3rd) - Starting from the pitlane, Verstappen's charge to third, with a transformed car, was a highlight. A puncture added an extra challenge.
Worst: Spain (10th) - Verstappen's 'red mist' moment, hitting Russell's Mercedes, earned a penalty and dropped him to 10th. A frustrating race.
Lando Norris:
Best: Austria (1st) - Norris's win at the Red Bull Ring was exceptional, as he covered the threat of Piastri and battled for the lead.
Worst: Canada (18th) - A strong race drive was undone by a disastrous moment, as Norris misjudged his closing speed and crashed into Piastri's McLaren.
There you have it! A rollercoaster of a season, with each driver's best and worst moments laid bare. Now, what do you think? Which performances surprised you the most? And are there any controversial calls you'd like to discuss? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
