The Race F1 Podcast We rank the Top 10 F1 drivers of 2025
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Dec 15, 2025 The team dives into the thrilling world of the 2025 F1 season, ranking the top drivers based on their performance relative to machinery. They reveal surprising insights on why the world champion wasn't the obvious choice for number one and dissect the intense competition among midfielders. Lewis Hamilton's disappointing year sparks debate, and the panel praises standout performances from rookie Isaac Hadjar and veteran Fernando Alonso. Max Verstappen dominates the rankings, solidifying his top spot through sheer resilience.
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Ranking Relative To Machinery
- The panel ranked drivers by performance relative to machinery, not just championship points.
- That approach exposed midfield depth and made some big names miss the top 10.
Members' Club Favored Behrman
- Scott describes how the Members' Club vote nearly differed from the hosts' choices, with Ollie Behrman rated highly by members.
- He explains Behrman's second-half surge and why he narrowly missed their collective top 10.
Hamilton's Low Profile Season
- Lewis Hamilton had his worst season in modern points terms and rarely appeared in members' top 10s.
- The panel saw consistent points but few performance peaks and frequent Q1 exits in a Ferrari he struggled to adapt to.