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9. Ocon - A maturing season from Ocon. I feel like he is destined to remain in the midfield for most of his career but he was impressive at times this year. Showed a great level of composure at Hungary.
8. Russell - Continues to impress. Outstanding in qualifying and in the early part of the season he really seemed to be taking that Williams to places it shouldn't be. Still prone to silly mistakes (Imola) and seemed less bothered once confirmed with Mercedes.
7. Leclerc - A slightly disappointing season from the driver who is meant to be Ferrari's future star. He put in some excellent drives at times but then was unusually quiet. His accident at Monaco affected his season a fair bit.
6. Alonso - Just typical Alonso really. Getting the most out of an average car and doing what he can for the team. He's matured a lot in his time away. Is this his final form? Can he fight for a Championship if Alpine build him the car?
5. Sainz - A total surprise for me. I wasn't sure what Ferrari were doing at all when they signed him last year, but maybe this is exactly what they need. A safe pair of hands that will bring the car home. Can't believe he outscored
Leclerc in the end.
4. Gasly - Mr. Consistent. How many times was he best of the rest this season by qualifying or finishing in 6th position. Absolutely destroyed his rookie team mate and did an excellent job for a fairly average team.
3. Norris - Ah Lando, Lando, Lando! Up to
Russia you were pushing 1st position on this list. Not only was he convincingly besting Ricciardo but his run of high finishes in the first half of the season was fantastic.
2. Hamilton - Up to Sochi he was about 7th on this list due to the amount of mistakes he was making. From Brazil onwards he was on top form and genuinely seemed to find another level which almost won him the Championship.
1. Verstappen - Even if he had lost the Championship Verstappen would be top. He took on Hamilton/
Mercedes and won. Not many people can say that since 2014. He made less major mistakes than Hamilton and was generally faster in an equal car. Other than Jeddah, where he did cross the line, he just did what he needed to do to win and was no different to a younger Hamilton.
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