The F1 Spanish GP driver ratings 2025 provide insight into another thrilling Formula 1 weekend at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, where drivers faced sweltering conditions and strategic complexity.
Oscar Piastri emerged as a standout performer, securing a pole-to-flag victory and reinforcing his dominance in the championship race. Teammate Lando Norris also shone brightly, ensuring a commanding McLaren 1-2 finish.
However, not everyone had reason to celebrate. Max Verstappen encountered a challenging weekend, marked by tyre struggles and on-track clashes, ultimately slipping down the order. The race also featured intense midfield battles, where several drivers grappled with performance inconsistencies and mechanical issues.
Below, we delve into detailed driver ratings, highlighting who excelled under pressure, who bounced back from adversity, and who faced a weekend to forget at the 2025 Spanish GP.
F1 Driver Ratings for 2025 Spanish GP
Check out the full driver ratings for the 2025 Spanish GP from Barcelona, the ninth race of the F1 season.
Oscar Piastri – 9
Claimed a commanding pole position and backed it up with an impressive race victory. Piastri managed the race expertly, overcoming pressure from Verstappen and Norris to secure his fifth win this season.
More from the Singapore GP
Catch up with Total Motorsport's latest Singapore GP coverage, including Max Verstappen's victory at Marina Bay, Ferrari's costly strategy gamble, the full race classification, and the updated 2026 Formula 1 Drivers' and Constructors' Championship standings.
Lando Norris – 8
Strong qualifying performance saw him line up second. He battled effectively with Verstappen and ultimately secured second place, contributing to a dominant McLaren 1-2 finish.
Charles Leclerc – 8.5
Recovered from a modest qualifying performance to secure third place on the podium. Demonstrated excellent racecraft, capitalizing on late-race chaos involving Verstappen and Russell.
George Russell – 8
Qualified solidly in fourth, matched Verstappen’s pace throughout, but endured a contentious collision late in the race. Despite the incident, secured a credible fourth place.
Nico Hulkenberg – 9.5
Exceptional recovery from a disappointing qualifying (P16). Hulkenberg drove superbly to finish fifth, demonstrating outstanding race pace and strategic execution.
Lewis Hamilton – 6.5
Qualified fifth but lacked competitive race pace compared to his teammate Leclerc. Managed to hold position and finish sixth, limiting damage on a challenging weekend.
Isack Hadjar – 8
Consistent performance from qualifying through to race finish. Hadjar effectively managed tyre strategy and race pace to finish seventh and score valuable points.
Pierre Gasly – 8
Maintained his qualifying position throughout the race, driving consistently and managing tyres effectively. Solid eighth place finish for Alpine.
Fernando Alonso – 7
Battled hard despite a tricky qualifying session and a mid-race gravel excursion. Scored his first points of the season, finishing ninth at his home Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen – 5
Qualified well but a disappointing weekend by his high standards, Verstappen faced tyre management issues, multiple collisions, and ultimately finished tenth after a time penalty.
Liam Lawson – 6
Decent pace marred by multiple small incidents. Lawson narrowly missed scoring points, finishing in 11th.
Gabriel Bortoleto – 6.5
Steady performance throughout qualifying and the race, finishing in 12th. Narrowly missed Q3 but maintained respectable race pace.
Yuki Tsunoda – 4
Another difficult weekend, qualifying last and making limited progress during the race, ultimately finishing in 13th.
Carlos Sainz – 5.5
Suffered at his home GP with poor qualifying and limited pace during the race, finishing in 14th place.
Franco Colapinto – 4
Encountered mechanical problems during qualifying and struggled significantly in the race, finishing 15th with little impact.
Esteban Ocon – 5.5
Lacked pace throughout the weekend, finishing towards the back of the pack in 16th position.
Ollie Bearman – 6
Experienced a challenging weekend, lacking the competitive edge needed to finish higher, ultimately crossing the line in 17th.
Kimi Antonelli – 5.5
Qualified well but suffered from mechanical problems late in the race, resulting in retirement and a lost opportunity for points.
Alex Albon – 5
Barely missed Q3 and faced significant issues during the race, including multiple incidents leading to his eventual retirement.
Lance Stroll – 4.5
Unable to compete due to medical issues. His absence meant he could not capitalize on his qualifying effort, significantly affecting Aston Martin’s overall performance.
