Only 1 Point Between Top 2! Latest F1 Drivers Championship Rankings After Mexico GP

21. Franco Colapinto (Argentina) – 0 pts, 0 wins, 0 podiums: Embarking on his debut full season with Alpine F1 Team, he’s still seeking his first point-scoring result and gaining experience. 20. Jack Doohan (Australia) – 0 pts, 0 wins, 0 podiums: As a rookie at Alpine, he continues adapting to F1’s pace and consistency demands while aiming to break into the points zone. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

19. Gabriel Bortoleto (Brazil) – 19 pts, 0 wins, 0 podiums: In his first year at Kick Sauber F1 Team, he’s shown flashes of promise, though he’s yet to challenge for the top-three. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

18. Pierre Gasly (France) – 20 pts, 0 wins, 0 podiums: Gasly's talent has always been obvious, but this year, driving for Alpine F1 Team, his season has been steady but lacking standout results or podium finishes. 17. Yuki Tsunoda (Japan) – 28 pts, 0 wins, 0 podiums: A veteran at Red Bull Racing, Tsunoda has faced challenges keeping up with the front-running midfield and converting opportunities.(AP Photo/Fernando Llano) 

16. Esteban Ocon (France) – 30 pts, 0 wins, 0 podiums: Now at Haas F1 Team, Ocon is leveraging his experience but the car hasn’t yet allowed him to fight for podiums. 15. Liam Lawson (New Zealand) – 30 pts, 0 wins, 0 podiums: As a rookie with Racing Bulls, he’s adapting to a full F1 calendar and occasionally showing his potential to move up. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

15. Lance Stroll (Canada) – 32 pts, 0 wins, 0 podiums: At Aston Martin F1 Team, Stroll has collected modest points and hasn’t yet produced the high-impact weekend to climb the standings further. 14. Oliver Bearman (United Kingdom) – 32 pts, 0 wins, 0 podiums. In his first full season at Haas F1 Team, Bearman is gaining traction but still seeking that breakthrough top-three finish. 13. Fernando Alonso (Spain) – 37 pts, 0 wins, 0 podiums: The two-time World Champion has continued to beat his teammate, Stroll, but hasn't found any success beyond that. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

12. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Spain) – 38 pts, 0 wins, 1 podiums: Newly arrived at Williams Racing, Sainz is adjusting to a team in transition and aiming to help lift their performance level. He scored his first podium for Williams by finishing third at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix -- a historic achievement for everyone involved.
11. Isack Hadjar (France) – 39 pts, 0 wins, 1 podium: The rookie at Racing Bulls grabbed his first podium this season at the Dutch Grand Prix, signalling promise while still building consistency. His impact at Bulls is similar to Sainz' at Williams. (AP Photo/John Locher)

10. Nico Hülkenberg (Germany) – 41 pts, 0 wins, 1 podium: Returning to a full-time seat at Sauber, Hülkenberg used his experience to secure a podium at Silverstone, his first-ever, and has been excellent to keep the team going, though top-tier results remain rare.
9. Alexander Albon (Thailand) – 73 pts, 0 wins, 0 podiums: As Williams’ lead driver, Albon has been consistently scoring and leading the midfield battle, but still hasn’t cracked into the podium zone. (AP Photo/Nick Didlick)

8. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Italy) – 97 pts, 0 wins, 1 podium: The teenage rookie at Mercedes AMG F1 Team set youngest-ever records and grabbed a podium, showing huge potential. 7. Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – 146 pts, 0 wins, 0 podiums: Now at Scuderia Ferrari, the legend is still adapting to a new team and car, and having a rare season without a top-three finish. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

6. Charles Leclerc (Monaco) – 210 pts, 0 wins, 7 podiums: He’s delivered for Ferrari by regularly reaching the podium, yet the elusive win still remains beyond his grasp this season due to various factor, some within and some beyond his control. 5. George Russell (United Kingdom) – 258 pts, 2 wins, 8 podiums: At Mercedes, Russell has found pace and consistency and is often the team’s best shot at high finishes. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Max Verstappen (Netherlands) – 321 pts, 5 wins, 11 podiums: The reigning champion is still a dominant force with Red Bull Racing. Though he faces stronger competition than in previous seasons, a late charge from the maverick can never be ruled out. (AFP)

Oscar Piastri (Australia) – 356 pts, 7 wins, 14 podiums: This year, McLaren's Piastri has emerged as not only a serious title contender but arguably the driver of the season, combining speed, consistency and maturity. But now, he's challenged to recover from an untimely slump that has left him behind his teammate. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

Lando Norris (United Kingdom) – 357 pts, 6 wins, 16 podiums: Often trolled as McLaren team's favorite among the two, Norris went top after six months, capitalising on Piastri's lull in Mexico. He's leading the championship by one point, having been strong all around. All eyes are on him to defend the lead. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)