Japanese Grand Prix Ratings: One under-pressure F1 driver handed 1/10 rating

wuqian0821.com F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix.
Japanese GP Ratings: One under-pressure driver handed 1/10 rating

168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Max Verstappen - 10

Verstappen's qualifying display at the Japanese Grand Prix was arguably the best of his F1 career so far, taking pole by nearly 0.6s with an inch-perfect lap. The Dutchman converted it into his 𓂃13th win of the season, 19s clear of second-place.

168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Lando Norris - 9

Norris was narrowly beaten to a front-row start by teammate Piastri. However, the British driver made a blistering start and even challenged Verstappen for the race lead. He was comfortably quicker than Piastri in the race, finishing second for the fourth time in F1 2023.

Japanese GP Ratings: One under-pressure driver handed 1/10 rating

168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Oscar Piastri - 8

Piastri’s strong qualifying form didn’t maintain itself in the race as he struggled with tyre degradಞation. Given his inexperience, it’s no surprise Norris still holds a clear advantage in the race.

168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Charles Leclerc - 8.5

After three disappointing 🍌races relative to Sainz, Leclerc was the quicker of the two Ferrari drivers at Suzuka. He qualified and raced well - P4 was the m﷽aximum given their deficit to Red Bull and McLaren.

168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Lewis Hamilton - 8.5

Hamilton continues to get the most out of the Mercedes. On balance, it was the fourth-fastest car at Suzuka. Despite picking up some damage, his race pace seemed to b🌳e unaffected.

168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Carlos Sainz - 7.5

A step ꦍbehind his teammate all weekend, Ferℱrari’s failure to respond to Hamilton’s undercut cost him one position.

168澳洲5最新开奖结果:George Russell - 7.5

Not quite at Hamilton’s level at Suzuka, his one-stop strategy didn’t quite work ou🌜t. 

George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan,
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Japanese Grand…

168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Fernando Alonso - 8.5

Aston Martin’s form continues to dec♒line as they slip closer to McLaren in the constructors’ championship. Alonso progressed into Q3 and finished in the top eight - you can’t ask for much more than that.

168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Esteban Ocon - 7

A long 🐈first stint on the🅠 hard tyre allowed Ocon to propel himself into the top 10. He got ahead of teammate Gasly on the last lap after Alpine deployed team orders.

168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Pierre Gasly - 7.5

Gasly continues to impress at Alpine. He out-qualified Ocon, and would have finished ahead without team orders. Granted, team orders allowed h✅im to♎ get past in the final stint in the first place.

Liam Lawson - 7.5

Yet another impressive weekend from Lawson. His move on Tsunoda on Lap 1 was brilliant. He ultimate💜ly beat his more experienced teammate in a straight fight.

Liam Lawson (NZL) AlphaTauri AT04. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Race Day.-
Liam Lawson (NZL) AlphaTauri AT04. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Japanese Grand Prix,…

Yuki Tsunoda - 6.5

While Tsunoda starred in qualifying, the race once again didn’t go to plan, finishinಞg behind Lawson.

Zhou Guanyu - 6

Zhou was over 0.3s off Bottas in qualifying as both Alfa Romeo🍸s were knocked out in Q1. Zhou survived the opening lap carnage to finish a respectable 13th. 

Nico Hulkenberg - 6

A tough race for Haas unsurprisingly given that tyre degradation was so high. Hulke🐎nberg finished just ahead of teammate Magnussen.

Kevin Magnussen - 6

Magnussen seems to have taken a step forward as he out-qua꧃lified Hulkenberg for the second race running. He was last of the 🅺classified runners in the race.

Alex Albon - 6.5

Albon’s race was ruined on the opening lap after un🙈fortunate contact with Bot💮tas.

Logan Sargeant - 1

A shocking weekend on the whole for Sargeant. He crashed in qualifying before punting Bottas into the gravel. His F1 future is in🍸 serious doubt.

Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW45 crashed in qualifying. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Japanese Grand Prix,
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW45 crashed in qualifying. Formula 1 World Championship,…

Lance Stroll - 3

Another driver who continues to underperform is Stroll. He was knocked out in Q1 agai💮n before retiring due to a technical issue.

Sergio Perez - 2

A weekend to forget for Perez. He was nowhere in qualifying, around 0.7s behind his teammate. While the damage on Lap 1 was unfortunate, points were still possible. However, a penalty for overtaking ✱another drivᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚer under the Safety Car, and a clumsy collision with Magnussen, capped off an abysmal weekend.

Valtteri Bottas - 6.5

Bottas’ race ended prematurel𝐆y after he was punted off by Sargeant into the hairpin. 

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