F1® 2021 - Final Driver Ratings Update
After 22 races of mind-blowing wheel-to-wheel action, it’s time to update F1® 2021’s driver ratings for the final time
After 22 races of jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, mind-blowing wheel-to-wheel action, Max Verstappen has been crowned the 2021 World Champion. The lights have gone down on one of the most dramatic seasons in recent history, and it’s now time to update F1® 2021’s driver ratings for the final time.
The final changes for the season include:
Gains For Gasly
Pierre Gasly ended the 2021 season on a high. A stunning sixth place in Jeddah followed a fabulous fifth-place finish in Abu Dhabi and rounded off a strong season for the Frenchman. His points haul in the last two races has meant his Racecraft. Awareness, Pace, and Overall Rating have all gone up by one.
Mick’s Moving on Up
Mick Schumacher made his mark during his debut season in Formula 1®. While both he and his teammate retired in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Schumacher’s 14th place finish in Abu Dhabi means his Racecraft rises by two, and his Awareness and Overall Rating by one.
Russell’s Relapse
Despite grabbing a promotion to Mercedes for the new season, the last two Grands Prix of 2021 weren’t races to remember for Russell. The Englishman retired in both Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi, causing his Pace and Overall Rating to drop by one.
Championship Rivals
The battle of the World Championship may be over, but how has the dramatic action from the last two races changed the rivals’ ratings?
Max Verstappen’s show of raw speed and racing mean that his Experience, Racecraft, and Pace all increase by one, though penalties given in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix have dropped the Dutchman’s Awareness by five. This means Verstappen’s Overall Rating stays at 93. Lewis Hamilton’s strong performances have ensured his ratings remain the same, and it’s Lewis that finishes F1® 2021 with the higher Overall Rating of 94.
As with every ratings update, drivers are scored according to their Experience, Pace, Awareness, Racecraft, and Overall Rating, with the numbers weighted towards the season’s most recent race results.
If you’re interested in knowing more about how our driver ratings are calculated, you can take a deeper look here.
For those who haven’t come across these before, in F1® 2021’s My Team you become driver-owner of your Formula 1® team. Along with choosing the power unit and selecting your team’s name & colours, one of the most important decisions is who your teammate will be. This is where the driver ratings come in - to help you decide who will be the best for you on your budget.
You can find the full ratings table from today’s update below. If you’re in the middle of a My Team save, you’ll be asked whether you’d like to apply the changes to your existing save via an in-game message.
| Driver | Experience | Racecraft | Awareness | Pace | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton | 94 | 94 | 85 | 98 | 94 |
| Valtteri Bottas | 78 | 90 | 93 | 91 | 90 |
| Max Verstappen | 72 | 96 | 82 | 99 | 93 |
| Sergio Perez | 83 | 88 | 81 | 88 | 86 |
| Charles Leclerc | 65 | 91 | 89 | 90 | 89 |
| Carlos Sainz Jr. | 72 | 92 | 96 | 87 | 89 |
| Sebastian Vettel | 93 | 93 | 88 | 88 | 89 |
| Lance Stroll | 65 | 92 | 80 | 81 | 82 |
| Daniel Ricciardo | 82 | 94 | 93 | 85 | 89 |
| Lando Norris | 63 | 92 | 86 | 93 | 89 |
| Fernando Alonso | 99 | 91 | 86 | 89 | 89 |
| Esteban Ocon | 63 | 95 | 86 | 79 | 83 |
| Pierre Gasly | 62 | 92 | 88 | 91 | 89 |
| Yuki Tsunoda | 53 | 81 | 78 | 78 | 77 |
| Kimi Raikkonen | 99 | 90 | 81 | 86 | 87 |
| Antonio Giovinazzi | 58 | 84 | 80 | 82 | 81 |
| Mick Schumacher | 54 | 67 | 89 | 85 | 80 |
| Nikita Mazepin | 54 | 65 | 78 | 65 | 67 |
| George Russell | 63 | 75 | 86 | 84 | 81 |
| Nicholas Latifi | 59 | 73 | 79 | 70 | 72 |
If you’re interested in knowing more about how our driver ratings are calculated, you can take a deeper look here.
