After a few rounds away, a bit has changed in the landscape of F1, and that is particularly reflected in the world of F1 power rankings. With new winners, new contenders and new challengers, just how has all of this changed through this list?
One thing that hasn’t changed, is the usual disclaimer. If you’ve read these before, you know the drill. These are all subjective and based mainly on my (incredibly smart) opinion mixed with form and on-track results, meaning it is a generally subjective list that holds no real weight except for the large basis of fact I like to think I can generate.
So with all that in mind, let’s get to the rankings!
10. Kick Sauber (-)
Last and second last and nowhere near points. Looking very likely it’ll be a scoreless season for them. A real disappointing outcome for a team that is doing its best to make it a destination ahead of their Audi takeover.
(Photo by Sauber Group)
9. Williams (-)
Alex Albon had a very strong qualifying and was looking decent in the race but couldn’t quite sneak into the points. Logan Sargeant’s weekend was done the moment he crashed on Saturday, so was all about damage limitation on the Sunday. Still a fair bit off those above them.
8. RB (-1)
Didn’t look anywhere near the points but Daniel Ricciardo at least drove a solid enough race to be on the fringes of them. That’s what he needs as he fights to keep that seat into 2025.
7. Haas (-2)
Another strong showing by Nico Hulkenberg put him in the hunt for points during the race but unfortunately he couldn’t quite get there. Still a great race by him. Kevin Magnussen meanwhile struggled after an early off to gain ground and get back into the race.
6. Alpine (+2)
A storming weekend by Pierre Gasly with more points for the Frenchman. Esteban Ocon couldn’t quite replicate the form of his teammate and finished well of the points.
5. Aston Martin (+1)
For most of the weekend, they looked to be on the heels of Ferrari, but their race pace dropped off significantly, meaning only Fernando Alonso was able to fight for a point. Lance Stroll was on the fringes of a point but had to settle just outside of the top ten.
(Photo by Motorsport.com)
4. Red Bull (-1)
Red Bull really continues to be a one-man team. Max Verstappen remains that man, as he took a car that looked to maybe be the fourth best all weekend to second place. Sergio Perez did what he could but finished well back once again.
3. Mercedes (-1)
After a race win before the summer break, Mercedes dropped back in the Netherlands. They had the pace early in the weekend but by the race it had disappeared, returning to their early season form. Still seems there’s enough in the car to return upwards again soon.
2. Ferrari (+2)
It’s a close battle right now with Ferrari and Mercedes for second spot, given both teams’ drivers are all putting in strong form. Ferrari gets the jump in Zandvoort due to their strong race pace and podium, after a surprising show of pace on the Sunday. Can it continue at home in Monza? Let’s hope so.
1. McLaren (-)
Can you imagine where this Championship would be right now if McLaren had learnt how to do strategy properly for the majority of the races this season where they should’ve won? For now, at least they managed it correctly and a dominant win by Lando Norris has helped them as they push towards the most unlikely of Constructors Championship fights. Easily the best team in the sport right now.
What do you think of this list? Which order would you currently rank the teams in? Let me know your thoughts below!
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