Who did our judges rank as the best driver of 2025?

The 2025 F1 season delivered an unforgettable spectacle, culminating in Lando Norris clinching his maiden World Championship after a thrilling three-way title battle. Despite missing a fifth consecutive title, Max Verstappen remarkably topped the judges' average scores due to his spectacular comeback and dominant drives, including a perfect United States Grand Prix weekend. Oscar Piastri, a strong contender, secured third overall after a superb early-season performance. Elsewhere, Charles Leclerc impressed with seven podiums for Ferrari amidst team challenges, and George Russell claimed two victories for Mercedes. Rookies like Isack Hadjar, who earned a Red Bull promotion, and Haas’s Oliver Bearman also made significant impressions, while Nico Hülkenberg finally achieved his first F1 podium with Kick Sauber.