F1 Driver Ratings: Turkey 2020

Lewis Hamilton won the Turkish Grand Prix in dramatic style to became a seven-time world champion.

He equals Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world titles after a superb drive from sixth on the grid.

Sergio Perez finished second, holding off a late charge from Charles Leclerc who made a mistake with three corners to go.

Sebastian Vettel scored his first podium in over a year in one of the most exciting grand prix in recent history.

As always, the order below is the finishing order of the Grand Prix.

2020 Turkish Grand Prix – Silverstone

Lewis Hamilton: 10/10

Sergio Perez: 9.5/10

Sebastian Vettel: 9/10

Charles Leclerc: 8/10

Carlos Sainz: 8.5/10

Max Verstappen: 5/10

Alexander Albon: 4/10

Lando Norris: 8/10

Lance Stroll: 8.5/10

Daniel Ricciardo: 7.5/10

Esteban Ocon: 7/10

Daniil Kvyat: 6.5/10

Pierre Gasly: 5/10

Valtteri Bottas: 2.5/10

Kimi Räikkönen: 7/10

George Russell: 5.5/10

Kevin Magnussen: 7.5/10

Romain Grosjean: 4/10

Nicholas Latifi: 3.5/10

Antonio Giovinazzi: 4/10

Hamilton’s victory was one of those drives which only Hamilton could execute. He kept his head, stayed on the track and worked wonders with his intermediate tyres to win by over half a minute.

It was simply a stunning drive on Sunday from Hamilton and nobody could have done what he did with the Pirelli rubber.

Sergio Perez was just as impressive and deservedly held onto second place. His tyre management was great, a typical drive from Perez when an opportunity arises.

Sebastian Vettel was back on good form and it was brilliant to see. A fantastic start before he kept Hamilton at bay early in the race put the German in a good position and he made the most of it.

Charles Leclerc was equally as impressive especially in the second half of the race, but for Vettel the Turkey weekend is a confidence booster.

Valtteri Bottas had a shocking race. Damage to his Mercedes hindered the Finn but it does not justify his lack of pace when he could barely keep it on the road.

It was just clumsy with spin after spin, reminiscent of Felipe Massa in 2008 at Silverstone.

Max Verstappen had one of his worst races in his Formula 1 career. With pole position and the win up for grabs, Verstappen made some silly decisions and overdrove the car.

It looked like he was too eager, knowing he was favourite to win the race. Had he been out in front, Verstappen likely would have walked away with the win. Instead he was scrappy and erratic.

Remarkably, he still managed to finish ahead of teammate Alexander Albon. Albon threw away a huge opportunity and his time at Red Bull is surely done.

Seven points in the last five races, and he sits ninth in the standings in the second quickest car on the grid.

The Turkish Grand Prix weekend was mega. Seeing the drivers hustling the car and having to really think about the corner and whether they could carry the speed, apply the throttle early and trusting that the grip would be there was fascinating.

Less downforce is the way to go, we see the best drivers come to the fore and the drivers’ skill is a bigger factor. Can we go to Istanbul again please.