Top 5 best ranked Formula One drivers in 2022

Formula 1 auto racing is one of the most competitive sports worldwide. Maintaining a high level of competition in F1 is crucial for keeping the already-reducing commentators. One strategy F1 teams use to solve this issue is selecting drivers who have entered more Grand Prix. Who are the best-ranked Formula One drivers in the 2022 F1 World Championship? Continue reading to find out how the drivers rank.

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1. Max Verstappen

Verstappen is a Red Bull Racing champion who became the 34th F1 World Champion. The only times he didn’t make it in the race was in Melbourne, Silverstone, and Bahrain where both instances were Red Bull’s faulty problems. As of the 2021 championship, the 24-year-old boasted 17 podium finishes and made the team stand at 585 points. If you are massive into car-racing sports then you can sign up to Zodiac Casino here for other exciting games.

2. Charles Leclerc

Leclerc makes Ferrari a team to watch out for this season. Unlike Verstappen, who has been in pole position three times, Leclerc bests him at seven in 2022. Born in France, the Ferrari driver still hopes for his first win after the 2021 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, where he had one podium finish. Ferrari has also let him down a few times. Two times when the car crashed and the other two times when the engine failed. 

SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA – JULY 10: Race winner Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari, Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Third placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes and Laurent Mekies, Scuderia Ferrari Sporting Director stand on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on July 10, 2022 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

3. Sergio Perez

Of the Red Bull team, Perez took home five podiums and a win during Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Drivers like Perez are one of the reasons why F1 is still rising despite many challenges the industry faces. He started the season quite well when he also won in Monaco Grand Prix and stood fourth in the overall championship. Together with Verstappen, the trio gives Red Bull Racing something to carry them on in 2022 competing against other teams’ champions. 

4. George Russell

With the exit of Valtteri Bottas came the entry of George Russel into the Mercedes team. He also stood in for Hamilton after he tested positive for Covid-19. As of 2022, he got promoted from Williams and almost won in Bahrain in 2020. Racing well consistently throughout the season has earned him a nickname while trying to level up with his teammate Lewis Hamilton. Although he still faces difficulties with the team, if Mercedes solves technical faults then Russell is sure to deliver more points home. 

5. Lewis Hamilton

Just a few points behind Russel, Hamilton has over 102 wins and 7 world champion titles. Although racing without a strong car and facing a few challenges at the beginning of the season, Hamilton still stands out tall with five podium positions. Verstappen raced behind him last season narrowly securing the championship at Abu Dhabi because of unmatched decisions on the safety car. There are speculations that the driver has been considering his retirement since the controversial race. 

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