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We’ve got a new way to grill Edd Straw on his F1 driver rankings each race – so here’s how he responded to the pressing questions from Canada
Each grand prix weekend, Edd Straw’s Formula 1 driver rankings are highly popular on The Race and among Members’ Club subscribers. The final order after the Canadian Grand Prix sparked discussions on what Edd got right and wrong. The Race Members’ Club offers the platform to provide feedback and critique Edd’s rankings.
In a recent post-race series on The Race F1 Podcast, special guests like Glenn Freeman are invited to question Edd based on viewer feedback. Episodes delve into topics such as why the Mercedes drivers dominated, reasons for Colapinto’s performance, and whether Verstappen faces higher expectations.
Verstappen’s performance at the Canadian Grand Prix prompted debates, with some feeling he was underrated. Members’ Club Champions offered their rankings, positioning Verstappen higher than Edd had. Questions revolved around whether Verstappen’s high standards make him subject to more scrutiny than his peers.
Critiques highlighted areas where Verstappen could have improved and whether he should have outperformed Hamilton. Despite Verstappen’s strong finish, Edd noted that Hamilton marginally outperformed him due to a few key moments in the race. Evaluating Verstappen’s performance remains a challenging task for analysts like Edd.
