Huzzah! Instead of another boring french grand prix ( :( ), we got a great one! ( :D ) Check out our analysis below for more insight into what went down:
Honorable mention: Fernando Alonso
The vet looked like a kid out there today. In a good way. He drove with speed and a grace only he could muster. It seemed like for every time he dropped back, he was right back in it. Home Grand Prixs are super important for sponsorship and team support, so there couldn't be a better way to repay his team than to get them some points in France.
4. George Russell
Tucked beneath the high-flying action at the front, George Russell managed a season-high 12th place finish. For those unaware of the placement rules regarding teams with 0 points, it's decided on best finish. As a result, Williams overtakes Haas in the championship. It's not like they're winning the championship or anything. But hey, every dollar counts!
3. Daniel Ricciardo
The Australian hunk looked like himself out there. It's been a while since we've seen him at the front, but it takes real grit to adjust to a new scenario. It's too early to say if he's quite made it yet, but if history is any indication, he should be there soon.
2. MaxVerstappen
The whole team deserves a first-place birth here on this list. As the winning driver, Max truly showed he's coming into his own as championship-leader. At 23, he's the same age as Vettel was when he won his first title. If it is written in the stars, Verstappen is up there connecting the dots. Truly a lights-out performance.
1. Lando Norris
Points for consistency + an absolutely stellar job of overtaking lands young Norris another berth within these top fours. At this stage, it's almost frustrating to not see him in a better car. McLaren have come a very long way since the days of Alonso (part 2), but there's even better days ahead if Lando Norris keeps riving as well as he has.
Forever F1 Championship:
1. Pierre Gasly - 67
2. Lando Norris - 66 (+21)
3. Max Verstappen - 62 (+17)
4. Lewis Hamilton - 55
5. Sebastian Vettel - 34
6. Charles Leclerc - 32
7. Sergio Perez - 30
7. Daniel Ricciardo - 30 (+13)
9. Esteban Ocon - 26
10. George Russell 18 (+11)
11. Carlos Sainz - 17
12. Fernando Alonso - 14 (+7)
13. Antonio Giovinazzi - 11
14. Mick Schumacher - 7
14. Lance Stroll - 7
14. Yuki Tsunoda - 7
Drivers yet to score:
Valterri Bottas
Nicolas Latifi
Nikita Mazepin
Kimi Raikkonen
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