With the summer shutdown in full swing, now’s the perfect moment to hand out grades in our F1 2025 MidSeason Report Card for every driver who’ve taken to the track this season. From title contenders to surprise performers (and a few underwhelming runs), let’s dive into how the grid earned—or lost—points through the first half of 2025.
Mid-Season Driver Ratings!
Oscar Piastri – A+
- Standings: 1st, 284 points
- Summary: Eagle-sharp poles, race wins, consistency—Piastri has been the iceberg behind McLaren’s resurgence.
Lando Norris – A
- Standings: 2nd, 275 points
- Summary: On fire with wins in Monaco and Austria, but a few costly mistakes (like Canada) kept him just behind Piastri.
Established Champions
Max Verstappen – B+
- Standings: 3rd, 187 points
- Summary: Still a force, but hampered by Red Bull’s dip in form. His qualifying dominance remains impressive.
Strategic Stars
George Russell – A
- Standings: 4th, 172 points
- Summary: Alongside his Canadian GP win and multiple podiums, Russell’s outperformed his machinery and consistently delivered.
Charles Leclerc – B
- Standings: 5th, 151 points
- Summary: Ferrari’s backbone this season with solid qualifying and race pace—no wins, but reliable.
Lewis Hamilton – C+
- Standings: 6th, 109 points
- Summary: A season filled with flashes—like the Shanghai sprint win—but also self-critical low points amid adaptation.
Midfielders & Surprise Standouts
Kimi Antonelli – B-
- Standings: 7th, 64 points
- Summary: Rookie surprises from Mercedes. FP1 outings and points show promise ahead.
Alexander Albon – B-
- Standings: 8th, 54 points
- Summary: Williams’ backbone—steady, scored points, and quietly effective.
Nico Hülkenberg – B
- Standings: 9th, 37 points
- Summary: Finally a podium in his 239th race sealed his quality acknowledgment.
Esteban Ocon – B-
- Standings: 10th, 27 points
- Summary: Haas’ steady hand—points across races show his value.
Battling Below Expectations
Fernando Alonso & Lance Stroll – C
- Standings: Tied 11th & 12th, 26 points each
- Summary: Aston Martin had flashes, but both drivers struggled to secure consistent top-10 finishes.
Isack Hadjar & Pierre Gasly – C-
- Standings: 13th (22 pts), 14th (20 pts)
- Summary: Showed promise in flashes, but lacked consistency to fight in midfield pack.
Liam Lawson – D
- Standings: 15th, 20 points
- Summary: Demoted and erratic—still searching for form after his early Red Bull seat swap.
Carlos Sainz – D
- Standings: 16th, 16 points
- Summary: Underwhelming with Williams. Results never matched expectations.
Gabriel Bortoleto – B- (Rookie Spotlight)
- Standings: 17th, 14 points
- Summary: Rookie alert! Decent points haul and quietly rising—keep an eye on him.
Yuki Tsunoda – D
- Standings: 18th, 10 points
- Summary: Sporadic, flashes aside, Pace is missing—it’s been a tough campaign.
Tough Year Yet to Impress
Franco Colapinto & Others – E
- Standings: Colapinto 21st, others behind
- Summary: Colapinto’s season derailed by crashes and underperformance; Alpine may reconsider his seat.
Special Categories
Most Improved:
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Rookie of the Season) – put points on the board and exceeded expectations.
Biggest Disappointment:
- Liam Lawson – demotion, erratic form, and points struggles—far from his early promise.
Final Thoughts
McLaren’s dominance is loud and clear—Piastri vs. Norris is one of the tightest title fights in years. Verstappen, Hamilton, and Leclerc have kept things competitive, while rising talent like Bortoleto and wins from drivers like Russell and Hülkenberg add vibrancy to the mid-season grid.
