Formula 1 Power Rankings: Verstappen Edges Norris, Gasly Shines in Spain
Lando Norris pushed Max Verstappen to the limit over the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, but who came out on top in our Power Rankings? Our five-judge panel has crunched the numbers, scoring each driver out of 10 based on their performance across the weekend, with machinery taken out of the equation.
How it Works
Our experts assess each driver after every Grand Prix, scoring them out of 10 according to their performance across the weekend. The scores are then averaged out to produce a race score, which is tallied up across the season on our overall Power Rankings Leaderboard.
The Verdict
Verstappen’s tour de force in Spain saw him edge out Norris, despite the McLaren driver’s impressive weekend. The Dutchman was laser-focused after falling behind George Russell at the start, passing the Briton within a handful of laps to secure his seventh win of the season.
Norris, meanwhile, had a mixed weekend. His “perfect lap” on Saturday earned him pole position, but he fell to third at the start and spent too much time battling Russell, ultimately unable to challenge Verstappen at the end. Nevertheless, his performance hints at strong showings to come at Austria and Silverstone.
Pierre Gasly impressed with Alpine, breaking into Q3 and out-qualifying Sergio Perez to net seventh on the grid. His ninth-place finish on race day marked a second consecutive points haul, suggesting the Anglo-French team is on the up.
Esteban Ocon followed Gasly into Q3, despite driving the heavier A524 tub, and finished one spot behind his teammate. The double-points finish marked a welcome boost for Alpine after a tough start to 2024.
Charles Leclerc led the way for Ferrari, netting valuable points despite the Scuderia’s pace struggles. Carlos Sainz, meanwhile, had a frustrating weekend, with his and Leclerc’s on-track battles hinting at frustration with their team’s performance.
Missing Out
Daniel Ricciardo and Valtteri Bottas joined Sainz on a 6.2 score, with Ricciardo struggling to dial in Red Bull’s major upgrade and Bottas showing flashes of pace but ultimately settling for second-best at Alfa Romeo.
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