After a weekend defined by Spa’s wild weather and rapid-fire drama, the Driver Ratings for Belgian Grand Prix 2025 reveal just how thin the margins were between heroics and heartbreak.
Oscar Piastri delivered another statement win in changeable conditions, keeping his cool in the chaos as some rivals stumbled, while others delivered underdog heroics to grab headlines. Rain delays, a rolling start, and a split tyre gamble forced teams and drivers into the unknown, with Saturday’s Sprint providing yet another twist to the championship story.
While Max Verstappen reminded everyone of his relentless racecraft in the Sprint, the main event saw new names emerge—Charles Leclerc cool under pressure, Gabriel Bortoleto starring for Sauber, and Alex Albon outpacing the Williams.
Further down the grid, misfortune and missteps haunted even the most seasoned veterans. Below, we break down every driver’s weekend with a no-nonsense rating and a concise, original verdict.
F1 Driver Ratings for 2025 Belgian Grand Prix
Check out the full driver ratings for the 2025 Belgian GP from Spa, the 13th race of the F1 season.
Oscar Piastri – 8.5
A champion’s performance from the Australian, who took full advantage of his first-lap pass on Lando Norris after the restart and managed both pressure and tyre wear to perfection. Quick in the dry and decisive in the wet, Piastri’s composure kept him clear even as Norris closed late. Not flawless, but his ability to read the changing conditions was key.
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Lando Norris – 6.5
Pole on Saturday and in great form after wins in Austria and Britain, but a costly mistake at Turn 1 after the rolling start lost him the lead. Gained back ground with a different tyre strategy but lock-ups and missed apexes in his final stint cost him any chance to attack Piastri. Honest post-race, admitting “Oscar deserved it,” but this was a missed opportunity.
Charles Leclerc – 9.0
Impressive all weekend, the Ferrari man grabbed a crucial podium and held off a persistent Verstappen in the closing stages. His defensive driving and smart tyre calls ensured he maximised a car that lacked the ultimate pace, demonstrating poise in tricky conditions.
Max Verstappen – 8.0
A Sprint masterclass with a bold overtake on Piastri was the highlight, but the Grand Prix saw Verstappen struggle for top speed and grip in the wet. Fought hard for a podium, ultimately settling for fourth after failing to get past Leclerc. Not his dominant self, but still relentless.
George Russell – 7.0
Quietly effective, Russell kept his head during the chaos and made decisive moves early, including a strong overtake on Alex Albon. Not quite able to challenge for the top four, but a tidy, damage-limiting drive for Mercedes.
Alex Albon – 8.5
A standout performer in Qualifying, Albon’s pace put Williams back in the spotlight. In the race, he survived relentless pressure from Lewis Hamilton to finish sixth. Smart tyre strategy and flawless defending capped an excellent weekend.
Lewis Hamilton – 6.5
His Q1 exit set the tone, but the Ferrari driver bounced back with a fighting drive from the pit lane, climbing 11 places to finish seventh. A bold early switch to slicks paid off, but a track limits miscue in Qualifying left him too much to do on Sunday.
Liam Lawson – 7.5
Consistent and measured, Lawson brought home points for Racing Bulls with a solid drive in both the Sprint and main race. Lacked the outright pace to challenge the leaders, but made no mistakes and delivered for the team.
Gabriel Bortoleto – 9.0
Arguably his breakout weekend for Sauber. Quick in changeable conditions, he pulled off important overtakes and finished ninth after being the faster car in the closing laps. Starred in both races, showing maturity beyond his rookie status.
Pierre Gasly – 8.5
Unlucky to miss the Sprint start with a technical issue, but made up for it with a gritty drive to tenth on Sunday. Clever on strategy and stout under pressure, Gasly maximised a difficult weekend for Alpine.
Oliver Bearman – 8.0
Another quietly impressive showing from the young Haas driver. Stayed out of trouble, picked up solid points in the Sprint, and was always a factor in the midfield battles.
Nico Hulkenberg – 6.5
A weekend of “what ifs” for Hulkenberg. He showed glimpses of strong pace but a second stop dropped him out of the points. Recovered some ground late, but was left ruing missed opportunities.
Yuki Tsunoda – 7.0
Scored well in Qualifying and held his own in the midfield scrap, but faded in the final laps. A solid, if unspectacular, weekend for the Red Bull driver.
Lance Stroll – 6.5
Outqualified by his teammate and never truly in contention for points, but kept his Aston Martin out of trouble and managed changing conditions with no major mistakes.
Esteban Ocon – 7.0
Grabbed points in the Sprint for Haas and was a solid midfield presence on Sunday, often tasked with defending from faster cars. Smart, resilient, and opportunistic as ever.
Kimi Antonelli – 5.5
A tough learning weekend for the rookie, struggling in both Qualifying and race conditions. Managed to pick up places through attrition, but never found rhythm at Spa.
Fernando Alonso – 6.0
Anonymously effective—never threatened for points, but brought the Aston Martin home safely after starting from the pit lane.
Carlos Sainz – 6.0
Made the best of a bad hand with a pit lane start, but lacked the pace and strategy edge to move forward. Fought hard, but little reward for his efforts.
Franco Colapinto – 5.5
Started from the pit lane after a late wing change for Alpine and never recovered. Finished near the back, still seeking consistency in tricky F1 conditions.
Isack Hadjar – 8.0
A highlight in both Sprint and race for Racing Bulls. Quick, aggressive, and opportunistic, Hadjar continues to make his case for a long-term seat.
