Lewis Hamilton's strong start to the 2026 season has been reflected in an update to the rankings of the EA Sports F1 game.
A few weeks ago, the new 2026 DLC dropped, which introduced the new package covering the updated cars, drivers and teams.
As part of the update, Max Verstappen was the highest-rated driver with a rating of 95 and was followed by Lando Norris (94), George Russell (93), and Charles Leclerc (92).
However, there were some notable ratings that stood out, particularly Kimi Antonelli. The Italian has no doubt been the star performer of the season so far, with five wins in the opening seven rounds.
Upon the launch, Antonelli was given a rating of 83, placing him below names such as Sergio Perez, Esteban Ocon and Valtteri Bottas.
However, both Antonelli and Hamilton are among those who have been boosted by the new ratings, with Antonelli moving up five figures to 88.
Hamilton, meanwhile, has moved up to 92 on the back of his maiden race win for Ferrari.
Reigning champion Lando Norris has dropped two ratings, while George Russell, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon are among those demoted.
Check out the old and new ratings for all drivers below!
Updated Ratings in F1 25: 2026 Season Pack
| Driver | Old Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Max Verstappen | 95 | 95 |
| Lando Norris | 94 | 92 (-2) |
| George Russell | 93 | 92 (-1) |
| Charles Leclerc | 92 | 92 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 91 | 92 (+1) |
| Oscar Piastri | 91 | 91 |
| Fernando Alonso | 90 | 89 (-1) |
| Kimi Antonelli | 83 | 88 (+5) |
| Carlos Sainz | 86 | 85 (-1) |
| Nico Hulkenberg | 85 | 85 |
| Sergio Perez | 85 | 85 |
| Pierre Gasly | 84 | 85 (+1) |
| Esteban Ocon | 84 | 84 |
| Isack Hadjar | 83 | 84 (+1) |
| Alexander Albon | 85 | 83 (-2) |
| Oliver Bearman | 83 | 83 |
| Valtteri Bottas | 84 | 82 (-2) |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | 80 | 81 (+1) |
| Liam Lawson | 79 | 80 (+1) |
| Lance Stroll | 77 | 77 |
| Franco Colapinto | 73 | 73 |
| Arvid Lindblad | 68 | 73 (+5) |
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