For the primary time in 15 years, greater than two Formulation 1 drivers had been nonetheless within the hunt for the world championship till the ultimate race of the season.
The McLaren drivers swapped the championship lead over the 24-round contest, Lando Norris finally prevailing over Oscar Piastri. However Max Verstappen stored them trustworthy and got here near overturning a 104-point deficit as he tried to proceed his run of 4 consecutive world titles.
However was considered one of these three the very best driver of 2025? Or did another person impress you extra?
George Russell was constantly aggressive in his Mercedes and snatched two wins on his method to fourth total on this planet championship. Newcomer Andrea Kimi Antonelli scored his first podium finishes within the second Mercedes.
There have been no wins for Charles Leclerc this yr, however he put in a powerful efficiency alongside new staff mate Lewis Hamilton. Whereas Leclerc reached the podium seven occasions, the seven-times champion by no means did so as soon as all yr.
A number of different notable names did attain the rostrum in 2025. Carlos Sainz Jnr took his Williams there twice, a feat the staff hadn’t achieved for eight years. Isack Hadjar scored a outstanding podium in his first season for Racing Bulls – a staff which, in its varied identities below Purple Bull’s possession – has solely reached the rostrum on 5 different events in 20 years. And Nico Hulkenberg ended his 15-year wait to face on the podium with a superb efficiency within the rain at Silverstone.
Was any of those your Driver of the Yr for 2025? Or one other of the 21 drivers who appeared on the beginning grid this season? It’s time to make your selection in our annual ballot.
Who was the very best F1 driver of 2025?
Which Formulation 1 driver impressed you essentially the most over the 2025 season? Forged your vote beneath and have your say within the feedback.
Who was the very best driver of the 2025 Formulation 1 season?
Jack Doohan (0%)
Gabriel Bortoleto (1%)
Nico Hulkenberg (2%)
Carlos Sainz Jnr (1%)
Alexander Albon (0%)
Yuki Tsunoda (0%)
Isack Hadjar (2%)
Oliver Bearman (1%)
Esteban Ocon (0%)
Pierre Gasly (0%)
Franco Colapinto (0%)
Fernando Alonso (1%)
Lance Stroll (0%)
George Russell (6%)
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (1%)
Liam Lawson (0%)
Max Verstappen (58%)
Lewis Hamilton (0%)
Charles Leclerc (1%)
Oscar Piastri (7%)
Lando Norris (18%)
Complete Voters: 136
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