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RacingNews365 brings you Part 2 of the top 10 driver rankings of 2023, with no prizes for guessing who emerged on top.
It’s unusual for a driver ranking in Formula 1 to not consider the World Champion, but there have been instances like in 2014 and 2016 where drivers like Daniel Ricciardo performed exceptionally well but didn’t win the title. In 2023, it was evident early on that Max Verstappen would become the champion, and he did so in an extraordinary fashion. Our ranking method involved listing our top 10 drivers and awarding points based on the F1 points system. Charles Leclerc had a mixed season with some impressive qualifying performances but also suffered from reliability issues and bad luck. Lewis Hamilton had a challenging season where it seemed like he questioned whether it was all worth it, despite some high points for Mercedes. Lando Norris had a strong season with podium finishes and promising performances after upgrades were made to the McLaren car.
