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Lando Norris added his name to an F1 winners’ circle that features 12 current drivers by triumphing in the Miami GP. But how do those maiden wins stack up?
After Lando Norris claimed his first Formula 1 victory, we ranked all the maiden wins based on the quality of each driver’s performance. Each of the 12 drivers who achieved their first wins showcased superb drives. Factors like race execution, luck, and grand prix complexity were considered in the rankings. Gasly’s unexpected win for AlphaTauri at the Hungarian Grand Prix was emotional, but not his best weekend performance-wise. He capitalized on luck with a well-timed pit stop and controlled the race effectively to claim victory. Ocon drove skillfully in his Alpine, benefiting from Bottas’s mishap and smart team tactics to secure the win. Sainz required two strokes of luck, including a strategic decision to pass his teammate, to earn his victory. Norris struggled in qualifying but displayed his quality during the race to clinch a well-deserved first win. Bottas’s Mercedes win was notable for his solid performance despite the race’s relative simplicity.
