The F1 Driver Ratings for the 2025 British Grand Prix are in as Silverstone delivered all the ingredients of a modern Formula 1 classic: unpredictable weather, drama at every turn, and a partisan crowd witnessing their home favourite Lando Norris take a sensational victory.
Starting in damp and gusty conditions, the race swung from dry to wet and back again, forcing teams and drivers into split-second strategic decisions. Max Verstappen looked in control early from pole, but as the weather changed, so did the complexion of the race.
The pivotal moments came during the chaotic middle stint, with Oscar Piastri hit by a costly penalty for his Safety Car restart and Nico Hulkenberg climbing from P19 on the grid to snatch a fairy-tale maiden podium. While McLaren managed the pressure and the pit stops to perfection, others saw their fortunes fade with spins, incidents, and ill-timed tyre calls.
As the chequered flag waved, Norris celebrated in front of the roaring Silverstone fans, Piastri salvaged second, and Hulkenberg’s joy at finally reaching the podium after 239 races became the story of the afternoon. Total-Motorsport.com’s F1 driver ratings for the 2025 British Grand Prix assesses all 20 drivers based on their qualifying and race performances at Silverstone.
F1 Driver Ratings for 2025 British Grand Prix
Check out the full driver ratings for the 2025 British GP from Silverstone, the 12th race of the F1 season.
Lando Norris – 9.0
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Faultless under pressure, Norris managed the transitions from wet to dry with remarkable composure. He seized his opportunity as the chaos unfolded and delivered a home win in commanding style, cementing himself as a true title contender.
Oscar Piastri – 8.0
Quick enough to lead for long periods and only lost out due to a harsh penalty at the restart. Piastri showed poise to recover, holding off late pressure for second, and continues to impress in his sophomore season.
Nico Hulkenberg – 10.0
An extraordinary drive from P19 to the podium, Hulkenberg kept his head through every phase and executed strategy flawlessly. Fending off Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages, this was a career-defining day for the Sauber veteran.
Lewis Hamilton – 8.0
Showed flashes of his old Silverstone brilliance in a difficult Ferrari, pushing hard for a podium but ultimately falling short behind a stubborn Hulkenberg. Still, fourth place on a day of attrition is a solid result.
Max Verstappen – 6.0
The pole-sitter looked strong early but struggled as the weather shifted and the set-up gambles unraveled. A spin and a lack of grip cost Verstappen a shot at victory, and recovery to fifth was the limit on a frustrating afternoon.
Pierre Gasly – 9.0
Consistently quick and opportunistic, Gasly took advantage of late-race chaos to secure a hard-fought sixth for Alpine, outpacing rivals with smart tyre calls and measured aggression.
Lance Stroll – 8.0
A quietly efficient drive in changing conditions, Stroll timed his stops well and ran as high as third before eventually finishing seventh, holding off faster cars for much of the race.
Alex Albon – 7.5
After a tough qualifying, Albon found pace in the wet and dry phases alike, staying out of trouble to secure valuable points for Williams in eighth.
Fernando Alonso – 7.5
Battled gamely from mid-pack, Alonso extracted the maximum from his Aston Martin as conditions evolved, ultimately nabbing ninth in a race where strategy calls made all the difference.
George Russell – 7.0
Showed initial promise with a bold strategy but found himself compromised by tyre choices and a costly spin. Russell recovered for the final point in tenth but will be left frustrated by what could have been.
Ollie Bearman – 7.0
Strong pace in his first home F1 race, Bearman was unlucky with strategy and late incidents but narrowly missed out on points with an accomplished drive for Haas. Stupid Qualifying crash hampered his weekend.
Carlos Sainz – 6.5
Another tough day for Sainz who struggled to break into the top ten. He survived the chaos but lacked the sharpness or luck to challenge for more than twelfth.
Esteban Ocon – 7.0
Quietly efficient, Ocon avoided major incidents and worked his way through the field, despite a late-race tangle with his teammate, to come home thirteenth.
Yuki Tsunoda – 4.5
A weekend to forget for Tsunoda. Caught out by the changeable weather, he was also hit with a penalty for causing a collision and never truly recovered.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli – 6.0
Showed flashes of promise but his race was unraveled by contact and repeated pit stops. Forced to retire after a tough outing, Antonelli will hope for better fortunes ahead.
Isack Hadjar – 5.5
Involved in a heavy crash with Antonelli that ended both their races prematurely. Until then, Hadjar had shown competitive pace but failed to convert it into a result.
Gabriel Bortoleto – 5.5
Another to fall victim to the treacherous conditions, Bortoleto spun out early but was able to continue before ultimately retiring from the race.
Liam Lawson – 5.0
Contact on the opening lap ended Lawson’s day almost before it started. A frustrating exit after being caught up in another’s incident.
Franco Colapinto – 3.0
A weekend to forget for the rookie. Colapinto crashed in qualifying and was unable to recover, stalling out of the pit lane on race day for a rare double blow.
