Oscar Piastri Leads F1 Consistency; Max Verstappen Surprisingly Low in Average Finishes

Why it matters

Oscar Piastri has demonstrated unmatched consistency in F1 this season, achieving the best average finishing position among all drivers. This metric offers a clearer picture of sustained performance beyond championship points.

The big picture

• Piastri's average is an impressive 2.4 across 14 Grands Prix, boosted by six wins. He holds a nine-point lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who has the second-best average of exactly 3.0.
• Surprisingly, despite being third in the drivers' championship, Max Verstappen ranks only fourth with an average of 5.1. Recent difficult races have impacted his strong start, which included victories in Japan and Imola.
• George Russell of Mercedes holds the third-best average at 4.8, while Charles Leclerc completes the top five with 6.0.

Key figures

• Lewis Hamilton: Has the sixth-best average, 1.4 worse than Leclerc.
• Alex Albon: A surprising seventh-best at 10.4, ahead of Kimi Antonelli (11.3).
• Carlos Sainz: Ranks 14th on the list with 13.1.
• Yuki Tsunoda: The most striking figure, with an 18th-worst total of 13.6. This is a significant 8.5 points lower than Max Verstappen's average, underscoring Tsunoda's struggles since his promotion to Red Bull.
• Jack Doohan (16.3) and Franco Colapinto (16.5) of Alpine are at the bottom of the 21-driver field.

What's next

As the season progresses, these average finishing positions will continue to evolve, offering insights into driver performance consistency.