Formula 1 makes its own ranking of drivers based on the performance of each one in the 22 races of the season. Sometimes the notes they put are somewhat controversial and biased, sometimes practically inexplicable. Once the 22 tests are finished, the final results are official.
The most prominent name is Fernando Alonso. despite the countless failures your Alpine has suffered and that they have made him give up in up to six races, the Asturian has been the fifth best driver of the yeartied with lewis hamilton.
Above him, there are only the champion Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc. George Russell and Lando Norris, respectively. It draws attention that in the ‘top-5’ there are three British pilotswhen in addition Hamilton has signed the worst season since he debuted in 2007 with McLaren.
In addition, the already pilot of Aston Martin has surpassed Carlos Sainz Y ‘Czech’ Perezsomething striking considering that these two drivers have won races this year and logically have had better performances driving a Ferrari and a Red Bull.
Esteban Ocon He is also behind the Asturian, in 9th place. Although the French finished ahead of alonso in the drivers’ classification, he is also behind. Finally, Alex Albon is tenth having achieved alone four points. Interestingly, it is also British.
Despite still not being able to do better performances than he has already done this year due to mistakes beyond his control, Formula 1 has recognized the merit of the Asturian placing him within the ‘top-5’.
Carlos Sainz, from less to more
2022 has been the most difficult year for Carlos Sainz, said by himself. Despite driving a car that can achieve victories, some individual errorsothers of strategy and some faults in your car they have weighed him down in many races, preventing him from finishing higher on many occasions.
That is why it shares seventh place with Sergio Perez. The Mexican has had three retirements this season, so he too is way behind despite driving the best car.
