P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton has been left out of the F1 bosses’ top-10 drivers’ list after a dismal debut season with Ferrari in 2025.
Lewis Hamilton was not included in the top-10 drivers’ list by Formula 1 bosses following a disappointing debut season with Ferrari in 2025. Despite high expectations for his move to Ferrari, Hamilton finished his first season winless and without a podium, placing sixth in the overall standings. The team principals’ rankings did not feature Hamilton, with Max Verstappen topping the list for the second year in a row. Verstappen staged a remarkable comeback during the season, narrowing a 104-point gap to just two points by the end in Abu Dhabi. The top three in the ranking consisted of Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri, while Carlos Sainz, the driver Hamilton replaced, also made the list. Additionally, rookies Oliver Bearman and Isack Hadjar secured spots in the top-10, with the final ranking reflecting notable driver performances throughout the 2025 F1 season.
