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The mid-season break offers a great opportunity to reflect on how each driver has performed so far this year. Here’s Edd Straw’s verdict, with the 2024 F1 field ranked from worst to best
After five months and 14 grands prix, the longest Formula 1 season in history has reached its mid-season break. Edd Straw has ranked the F1 field from worst to best based on performance factors including results, underlying pace, execution, and more. The rankings are created by averaging out the positions of drivers at each event so far in 2024. The rankings are not the same methodology as the end-of-season top 10 driver ranking but give an idea of how drivers have performed overall. One driver highlighted is Sargeant, battling parts shortages and inconsistency, leading to Williams’s decision to drop him for 2025. Another driver, Zhou, has struggled with Sauber’s issues, impacting his overall ranking and lack of opportunities to showcase his abilities. Stroll’s campaign has shown flashes of brilliance but is often marred by inconsistency and performance dips. Magnussen’s aggressive driving style has shown promise, notably in Austria, but his overall performance has fluctuated throughout the season.
