As the season comes to a close, Lewis Hamilton continues to hold a commanding lead in the Formula 1 standings, solidifying his position as the top driver of the year. Representing the United Kingdom and driving for Mercedes, Hamilton has accumulated an impressive total of 413 points, showcasing unmatched consistency and performance throughout the season.
His campaign includes multiple first-place finishes, including wins in Bahrain, China, Spain, Monaco, France, Germany, and Abu Dhabi. Even in races where he didn’t secure the top step of the podium, Hamilton regularly placed in the top three, demonstrating why he’s considered one of the greatest drivers in Formula 1 history.
Right behind him is his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas from Finland, who has earned 326 points. Bottas also delivered several standout performances, securing victories in Australia, Azerbaijan, and Japan. Despite a few races without points, his overall performance has helped Mercedes dominate the constructor’s championship.
Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, driving for Red Bull Racing, sits in third place with 278 points. Known for his aggressive driving style and impressive racecraft, Verstappen claimed victories in Austria, Germany, Brazil, and finished on the podium in multiple other events. His ability to challenge Mercedes regularly makes him a constant threat on the grid.
Fourth place belongs to Charles Leclerc of Monaco with 264 points, driving for Ferrari. Leclerc had a particularly strong mid-season with wins in Belgium and Italy and maintained strong top-five finishes in several other Grands Prix.
Fellow Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel from Germany is close behind in fifth with 240 points. His season was marked by strong finishes in early and mid-season races, including consistent points in Spain, Monaco, and Hungary.
Further down the leaderboard, the mid-field battle remains competitive:
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Carlos Sainz of McLaren from Spain holds sixth place with 96 points, highlighting a strong season with consistent mid-field finishes and a standout result in Brazil.
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Pierre Gasly of France and Alexander Albon of Thailand are nearly tied, with 95 and 92 points respectively. Both showed resilience and adaptability, especially following their team changes during the season.
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Daniel Ricciardo from Australia, now with Renault, ranks ninth with 54 points, while Sergio Perez of Mexico closes out the top ten with 52 points, racing for Racing Point.
Rising stars and solid performers include Lando Norris (UK), Kimi Raikkonen (Finland), and Daniil Kvyat (Russia), all showing flashes of brilliance and contributing significantly to their respective teams’ efforts.
Lower down the table, Nico Hülkenberg and Lance Stroll both secured points in key races, with Kevin Magnussen and Antonio Giovinazzi following closely behind. Despite fewer points, these drivers often battled hard in qualifying and during race days.
Romain Grosjean (France), Robert Kubica (Poland), and George Russell (UK) round out the final three positions. While Kubica managed to score a single point, Russell remains the only driver yet to finish in the points—though his performances in qualifying and early race pace have shown promise.
As the dust settles on a thrilling season, it’s Lewis Hamilton who stands tallest, further adding to his legacy in the sport. With Bottas and Verstappen chasing closely and an exciting mix of youth and experience across the grid, fans can only anticipate what the next season will bring.
