F1 Driver Ratings: Bahrain 2018

Sebastian Vettel somehow held onto victory in a thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix. He crossed the line just 0.6 seconds ahead of Valtteri Bottas. Lewis Hamilton recovered from his 5 grid place penalty to get onto the 3rd step of the podium.

Pierre Gasly has to be the driver of the weekend with an unbelievable 4th place whilst both Red Bulls failed to finish, securing his first points World Championship points.

The order you see below is the finishing order of the race.

2018 Bahrain Grand Prix – Sakhir

Sebastian Vettel: 9.5/10

Valtteri Bottas: 8/10

Lewis Hamilton: 8/10

Pierre Gasly: 10/10

Kevin Magnussen: 9/10

Nico Hulkenberg: 8.5/10

Fernando Alonso: 8/10

Stoffel Vandoorne: 7/10

Marcus Ericsson: 9.5/10

Esteban Ocon: 7/10

Carlos Sainz: 4.5/10

Charles Leclerc: 5/10

Romain Grosjean: 4/10

Lance Stroll: 4/10

Sergey Sirotkin: 4/10

Sergio Perez: 6/10

Brendon Hartley: 5.5/10

RETIRED

Kimi Raikkonen: 8/10

Max Verstappen: 3.5/10

Daniel Ricciardo: 7.5/10

This week the highest rating goes to Pierre Gasly, who becomes the first driver to be given a perfect score, though Marcus Ericsson and Sebastian Vettel were only 0.5 off. Meanwhile Max Verstappen has the dishonour of the lowest score after a collision with Lewis Hamilton and early retirement.

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