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Formula 1<\/strong> is a very, very strange sport to debate competitiveness. With only 22 drivers to line on the grid, and with an immense amount of talent needed to simply make it to the sport, it is hard to grasp the very concept of \u201cbest\u201d. Put any of these guys against the fastest driver you know and they\u2019ll zoom past him without breaking a sweat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, in a sport where the overall result is heavily linked to the quality of the vehicle, there will be times where the drivers\u2019 merits are questioned or overshadowed by the performance of the car. This happened for example with Sebastian Vettel<\/strong> and the 4x World Champion Red Bull car, with critics quick to point out that the historic ride of the German was only made possible by Head Designer Adrian Newey\u2019s vision and shrewdness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nonetheless, authorized personnel and F1 connoisseurs know talent when they see some and, although great cars and great drivers most of the times go hand in hand, we must tip our hat to greatness. So here\u2019s our list of the top 10 Drivers in Formula 1 today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Let us know if you agree or disagree on this one and why, via the comments below or via email at info@rtrsports.com. Also for more information on Formula 1 sponsorship<\/a><\/strong> and Formula 1 marketing, please make sure to visit our pages at this link<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1 – Lewis Hamilton<\/b><\/h2>\n

7 world titles, 96 GP wins, 3.800+ scored points, 5.000+ lead laps: if we stick to the cold, hard numbers we are today witnessing the greatest racing driver to ever grace our planet. But there\u2019s more to it. If there can be debate whether Lewis is or not the GOAT, everyone agrees that Hamilton<\/strong> is there with Ayrton<\/strong> and Schumacher<\/strong> among F1 royalty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unbelievably fast and consistent, the Brit is one of the few drivers in history to win World titles with different Teams and makers, having conquered his first Championship at McLaren in 2008 and then six more with AMG Mercedes<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2 – Max Verstappen<\/b><\/h2>\n

Verstappen<\/strong> must be on the podium on this list, even if he\u2019s never won a World Championship<\/strong> and he has managed to take home \u201conly\u201d 10 race wins so far. But the figures fail to paint the correct picture of a true F1 star and a spectacular talent who somehow is still only 23 years old.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this hybrid-engine era, one that\u2019s been truly dominated by the Silver Arrows powerhouse, the Red Bull Racing<\/strong> man has been the only driver on the grid to ever jeopardize Hamilton\u2019s supremacy.<\/p>\n

It won\u2019t be long until Verstappen<\/strong> eventually clenches that first World Title<\/strong>, be it on Christian Horner\u2019s car or on another challenger.<\/p>\n

3 – Fernando Alonso<\/b><\/h2>\n

Well well well, look what the cat dragged in. After a couple of years spent in the US chasing a long sought after Triple Crown<\/strong>, Fernando Alonso made his return to the pinnacle of racing this year with french outfit Alpine,<\/strong> former Renault.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking of the Spaniard, somebody once said \u201cGive Fernando a wheel and he\u2019ll always be dangerous\u201d. Alonso won 2 Titles for Renault in the Briatore era in spectacular fashion, showing the world what he was capable of in 2005-06 before moving to Ferrari. However, in the 5 years at Maranello, the Scuderia just couldn\u2019t put together a car that could match the unbelievable RBs and Fernando lingered as Italy\u2019s worst kept secret.<\/p>\n

Now he\u2019s back and Alpine\u2019s first spin onto the Barhain track is there to prove how talented this man still is. He\u2019ll be fun to watch. Or to listen to on the radio.<\/p>\n

4 – Charles Leclerc<\/b><\/h2>\n

In 2019, Formula 1\u2019s wonder boy signed the biggest contract extension in the history of Ferrari<\/strong> and will stay in the Italian Motor Valley<\/strong> until the end of 2024. Ferrari have believed in the Monaco driver since the early days, first signing him for their Ferrari Driving Academy<\/strong> program and then vouching for him with Haas for a third driver role in 2016.<\/p>\n

Eventually the youngster made his way up to the Scuderia and ended up winning two races for the prancing horse: a spectacular back to back in Spa and Monza after which the now-famous FIA investigation began.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5 – Lando Norris<\/b><\/h2>\n

A huge Valentino Rossi<\/strong> fan -and that\u2019s the reason behind his yellow lid- Lando Norris is well known both for his antics and for his speed. In 2018 Bristol\u2019s finest scored an impressive 2nd overall in the Formula 2 Championship with Carlin Motorsport before being promoted to McLaren<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

After a difficult rookie season in 2019, Last year, Norris had a remarkable start to the season, with a podium finish in Austria and a good 5th place in Styria and Great Britain and managed to finish 9th in the final drivers\u2019 championship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, at just 21, he\u2019s kicked off his third Formula 1 season<\/strong> with a bang, scoring a 4th place in the opening race in Bahrain. Despite all the laughs and the social media banter, Give lando a fast car and he\u2019ll prove he means serious business.<\/p>\n

6 – George Russell<\/b><\/h2>\n

If there\u2019s something Formula 1 has been great at in the past years is fostering a generation of talented and fast young drivers. Hailing from King\u2019s Lynn, George Russell<\/strong> won the 2018 Formula 2 Championship and was then given the first drive at Williams, where unfortunately he could never find a competitive car.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The one-in-a-lifetime chance came at last year\u2019s Sakhir race when AMG Mercedes chose Russell to replace Lewis Hamilton<\/strong>, who had contracted COVID. Russell showed impressive pace in the Silver Arrow and scored 2nd in quali. When the lights went green on Sunday, George took the lead of the race and opened a gap to the rest of the pack, sailing towards a well deserved maiden victory<\/strong>. Too bad the pit crew at Mercedes messed up big time and destroyed the young brit\u2019s dream. But the man had proved anyone what he was capable of.<\/p>\n

7 – Daniel Ricciardo<\/b><\/h2>\n

Famous for the, erm, infamous \u201cshoey\u201d celebration and for an extravagant personality, Ricciardo stays true to the Australian racing tradition displaying a gentle, very soft drive mixed with the right amount of aggressiveness when needed. Think Mark Webber<\/strong>, Casey Stoner<\/strong> or Jack Miller<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After 8 years spent under the wings (yes, pun intended) of the world\u2019s famous energy drink, Daniel walked the Renault path for two years and then steered towards Woking to join McLaren alongside Lando Norris.<\/p>\n

Ricciardo, who eventually finished fifth overall last year, now has a very competitive MCL35M to drive. His main rival, as usual, is in the same garage, as the McLaren pair get warmed up to fight as third best constructor in the championship.<\/p>\n

8 – Sergio Perez<\/b><\/h2>\n

Even after winning an historic Grand Prix for Racing Point last year, Sergio Perez was told to tell his story walking, as the Pink Panther went under major revamping to become Aston Martin Formula 1<\/strong>. Perez, who was replaced at Lawrence Stroll\u2019s court by 4x Champ Sebastian Vettel, eventually got a late call from Red Bull who got tired of Alex Albon\u2019s inconsistency.<\/p>\n

The mexican is a fast driver and a fierce competitor: this year he will be driving possibly the fastest car of the pack, but also a car that\u2019s benne developed and polished in grand Verstappen\u2019s fashion. Like in all good stories, it\u2019ll be zero or hero.<\/p>\n

9 – Pierre Gasly<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u201cPierre Gasly wins the Italian Grand Prix\u201d echoed the voice on the telly as the checkered flag was shown under the Monza<\/strong> Sky. Ah, what a year Gasly has had: from being demoted from Red Bull to winning in Italy with Alpha Tauri<\/strong> in just 12 months. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Frenchman sported a newfound confidence after being ushered to Faenza and finished 10 overall in the Championship in 2020. It\u2019s no secret that he will try and fight his way up to get that Milton Keynes<\/strong> seat again. Unless, of course, some french team with a blue car shouldn\u2019t find themselves with an opening for the next future.<\/p>\n

10- Valtteri Bottas<\/b><\/h2>\n

Who doesn\u2019t like an underdog. Possibly, Valtteri Bottas<\/strong> is sitting in the sport\u2019s most difficult seat, with a 7x world Champion teammate who\u2019s also a fashion star, a social media icon and a symbol for race equality. In a world where claims of \u201cthere are number twos\u201d are aplenty, poor old Valtteri is without a shadow of a doubt the number two.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a shame though, because the Finn<\/strong> is mega quick (he scored 186 points in a Williams in 2014) and has driven a very consistent career from 2012 onwards. Also, despite the non-glamorous attitude -which is very Finn, by the way- he\u2019s a 2x F1 vice World Champion<\/strong>. Which still looks pretty good in your driver\u2019s resume.<\/p>\n

Top of the Pops<\/h2>\n

Wait, what? No Kimi Raikkonen<\/strong>? No Sebastian Vettel<\/strong> on the list? Are we really going to leave out 5 world Championships and rather have Pierre Gasly? Yeah, we feel you. And while the can be little doubt that the Iceman<\/strong> and Seb<\/strong> deserve a place among the greatest drivers of all time, we also feel they are far from their prime. Talent doesn’t wash away, that’s for sure, but Formula 1 has changed quite a lot in the 20+ years Kimi has been racing and this is a merciless business if you’re not given a quick car (erm, 2020 Ferrari anyone?) It’d be good to see them back on the podium again sometime this year. If only to prove us wrong.<\/p>\n

Don’t agree? Hit us back at info@rtrsports.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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