2025 F1 Italian Grand Prix: Monza Driver Ratings

The 2025 F1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza saw Max Verstappen deliver a masterclass, securing pole with a record lap and dominating the race. While some drivers shone, others faced significant challenges.

Why it matters: These ratings reveal the standout and struggling performances at Monza, offering critical insights into driver form and championship implications.

Top Performers:

• Max Verstappen (10): Devastating pace secured pole and victory. A true champion, winning even against a potentially inferior car.
• Charles Leclerc (9): Maximized Ferrari's potential with fourth in qualifying and race. Best possible result achieved.
• Gabriel Bortoleto (9): Strong rookie showing. Qualified P8, raced cleanly to secure fourth points haul in six races.
• Lando Norris (7.5): Secured second in qualifying and race, best performance against Verstappen's dominance. McLaren's stronger driver this weekend.
• Lewis Hamilton (7.5): His strongest recent performance. Good practice pace, strong P5 in qualifying (before penalty), made key overtakes in race.

Struggling Drivers:

• Esteban Ocon (4): Clearly second-best Haas. Struggled in qualifying, finished lapped P15, received harsh penalty.
• Franco Colapinto (3.5): Alpine struggled. Out-qualified Gasly, but overall a forgettable weekend for the team.
• Liam Lawson (3): Q1 mistake led to last grid spot. Scrappy drive, including incident with Tsunoda. Not his best.
• Pierre Gasly (3): Difficult, unremarkable weekend. Pit-lane start after new contract announcement.
• Lance Stroll (3): Anonymous, challenging weekend. Eliminated Q1, finished last classified after early points position.