Formula 1

Top 10 Drivers to Watch at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix 2025: Key Contenders and Rising Stars

By Aniket Kuila

10. Lance Stroll (Canada, Aston Martin)

14 points: On level pegging with Ocon for points, Stroll has proved resilient in his performances this season.

9. Esteban Ocon (France, Haas)

14 points: Ninth position for Ocon, who is steadily plundering points through solid shows in tough races.

8. Alexander Albon (Thailand, Williams)

30 points: Albon is currently placed as eighth, keep impressing with his sure-finish for Williams.

7. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain, Ferrari)

41 points: A veteran, Hamilton is in seventh position, fighting for the top spots with his experience.

6. Kimi Antonelli (Italy, Mercedes)

48 points: Antonelli, sitting in the sixth position, is a young talent with very strong results and enormous potential.

5. Charles Leclerc (Monaco, Ferrari)

53 points: Leclerc stands fifth and is solid for Ferrari in performance, but having some challenges.

4. George Russell (Great Britain, Mercedes)

93 points: Russell stands fourth, showing his prowess and competitiveness in every race.

3. Max Verstappen (Netherlands, Red Bull)

99 points: Always a front-runner, Verstappen is third, keeping the glimmer of his championship hopes alive.

2. Lando Norris (Great Britain, McLaren)

115 points: A close second, Norris is brilliant player on the track with his steady performances.

1. Oscar Piastri (Australia, McLaren)

131 points: Standing on top, Piastri is proving to be a strong contender as of this season.