F1 Driver Power Rankings: Perez makes big leap following race win

Congratulations to Sergio Perez! His win in Monaco marked the first time the Mexican driver finished in front with both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen finishing the race. He’s emerged as a real title contender going into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen remained on top for the second race in a row, while his teammate jumped three spots after his race winning effort. Along with the current Driver’s Standings points, I included every driver’s best performance in Baku.

Ranking Criteria: Assume every 2022 F1 driver raced using the same car. Who would compete for race wins? Who would make up the points scorers? I take a swipe at predicting an even-based grid. 

Monaco GP Rankings | Saudi Arabian GP Rankings

1. Max Verstappen

Points: 125
Previous Rank: – 1st
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 4th, 2019

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2. Lewis Hamilton

Points: 50
Previous Rank: – 2nd
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 1st, 2018

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3. Charles Leclerc

Points: 116
Previous Rank: – 3rd
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 4th, 2021

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4. Sergio Perez

Points: 110
Previous Rank: 7th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 1st, 2021

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5. George Russell

Points: 84
Previous Rank: 4th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 15th, 2019

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6. Lando Norris

Points: 48
Previous Rank: 5th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 5th, 2021

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7. Valtteri Bottas

Points: 40
Previous Rank: 6th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 1st, 2019

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8. Carlos Sainz

Points: 83
Previous Rank: – 8th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 5th, 2018

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9. Fernando Alonso

Points: 10
Previous Rank: – 9th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 6th, 2021

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10. Sebastian Vettel

Points: 5
Previous Rank: – 10th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 2nd, 2021

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11. Pierre Gasly

Points: 6
Previous Rank: 13th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 3rd, 2021

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12. Kevin Magnussen

Points: 15
Previous Rank: 11th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 7th, 2017

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13. Esteban Ocon

Points: 30
Previous Rank: 14th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 6th, 2017

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14. Daniel Ricciardo

Points: 11
Previous Rank: 12th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 1st, 2017

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15. Alexander Albon

Points: 3
Previous Rank: – 15th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 11th, 2019

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16. Yuki Tsunoda

Points: 11
Previous Rank: – 16th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 7th, 2021

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17. Lance Stroll 

Points: 2
Previous Rank: – 17th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 3rd, 2017

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18. Mick Schumacher

Points: 0
Previous Rank: – 18th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 13th, 2021

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19. Zhou Guanyu

Points: 1
Previous Rank: – 19th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: NA

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20. Nicholas Latifi 

Points: 0
Previous Rank: – 20th
Best Azerbaijan GP Finish: 16th, 2021