P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Norris triumph ignored as Verstappen wipes floor with rival
“Despite Lando Norris’ title win in Abu Dhabi, Max Verstappen was named the best driver of the 2025 F1 season, coming within two points of Norris in the drivers’ standings.
Team principals from across the F1 grid submitted their top 10 drivers list, with Verstappen earning the top spot for the fifth consecutive year.
Ferrari and Red Bull bosses did not submit lists, and Verstappen received high praise from Toto Wolff and others.
In the team principal vote, Ferrari had a disappointing ranking, with Charles Leclerc in seventh and Lewis Hamilton absent from the top 10.
Oscar Piastri ranked third overall, with George Russell in fourth, and rookies Ollie Bearman and Isack Hadjar also made the list. Haas rookie Bearman secured the eighth spot in the rankings.”
