2025 F1 Canadian Grand Prix - Driver Ratings

Until lap 66, it was a relatively calm Canadian Grand Prix, something which went completely out of the window when the McLarens started fighting.

George Russell converted pole into victory which has resulted in a very nice rating, whilst Lando Norris has received a poor score for causing the collision with Oscar Piastri. 

Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli completed the podium at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, in what was a race which took several hours to settle after the grand prix had concluded. 

Check out the driver ratings below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

The top five

George Russell - 9.5

It should come as no surprise that George Russell has been handed the biggest rating from Montreal, following an impressive drive to convert pole into a first win of the season with relative ease. The only reason a perfect '10' has not been awarded, is the questionable incidents which took place behind the safety car.

Max Verstappen - 8.5

As for Max Verstappen, it was one of the Dutchman's strongest grands prix of the season and the first time all year that he has looked competitive in every session. Unfortunately, he had no answer for Russell, but secured a strong second place given the McLaren chaos.

Kimi Antonelli - 8.5

Some small history was made in Montreal, as Kimi Antonelli became the third youngest podium finisher and the first Italian podium finisher since 2009. His overtake on Oscar Piastri was exceptional and a highlight of his talent. The result was a huge boost, following a torrid triple-header.

Nico Hulkenberg - 8

Nico Hulkenberg has some real momentum at the moment, with the German having backed up his shock fifth place finish in Spain with an eighth place finish in Canada. A massive result in the fight for sixth in the standings, especially as he faced a Q2 exit in qualifying. 

Fernando Alonso - 8

Fernando Alonso is another driver finding some form in recent rounds after a poor start to the campaign. The veteran was quick throughout the weekend in Canada and claimed a comfortable P7, once again fighting the Aston Martin charge for points alone.

The bottom five

Yuki Tsunoda - 4.5

Yuki Tsunoda is in a complete mess with Red Bull, it just is not clicking for the Japanese driver. A harsh 10-place grid penalty for a red flag infringement in FP3 put significant pressure on him going into qualifying, where he was eliminated in Q2. The only positive was a strong recovery from 18th on the grid to 11th, yet no points once again.

Pierre Gasly - 4

Pierre Gasly was completely off it, and was the weaker Alpine driver for the first time this season. He was comfortably slower than Franco Colapinto in what was a big surprise, given Gasly has been performing well this year. A Q1 exit and 15th in the race was a grand prix to forget.

Liam Lawson - 4

A positive Friday was completely overshadowed by a miserable Saturday and Sunday for Liam Lawson, who was eliminated in Q1 and took a huge grid penalty to take onboard a new power unit. He started from the pit lane as a result, but retired during the race due to concerns over the new engine. 

Lance Stroll - 4

Lance Stroll's home grand prix was forgettable for the Canadian, who was eliminated in Q1 then received a 10-second time penalty during the race for forcing another driver off the circuit. He was considerably slower than Alonso, on a weekend where he returned from injury.

Lando Norris - 3

Lando Norris endured a weekend of nightmares. Again, crucial mistakes in qualifying saw him start in a shock seventh, before a good recovery was destroyed by his clash with Piastri. It was the worst moment of the year for both him and McLaren, raising further questions over whether he has the mental strength to fight for a world title.