Charles Leclerc returned to form with a victory at Silverstone, but he wasn't the only standout performer. Dive into the Power Rankings to see who else made an impression over the weekend.
Charles Leclerc ended his dry spell with a dazzling win at the British Grand Prix, marking his ninth career victory and his first ever at Silverstone. But Leclerc wasn't the only driver turning heads. Here's a look at who made the Power Rankings judges sit up and take notice this past weekend.
Our five-judge panel evaluates each driver post-Grand Prix, scoring them out of 10 based on their weekend performances, regardless of their car's capabilities. These scores are averaged to create a race score, which accumulates over the season on our overall Power Rankings Leaderboard.
After some tough races, Leclerc's fortunes reversed at Silverstone. He started the weekend with a decent fifth in the Sprint, captured P2 on the grid during Qualifying, and launched into the lead at the first corner of Sunday's race. He secured his first win since 2024, proving that patience can indeed be a virtue.
Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson snagged a point in Saturday’s Sprint, holding off Isack Hadjar, and managed a commendable P6 on Sunday despite a first-lap tussle with Oscar Piastri. The team continued their streak of double points finishes, with Arvid Lindblad becoming the youngest-ever British driver to score at Silverstone by finishing P7.
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes had a mixed weekend. He clinched his first Sprint win and another pole position for the Grand Prix. However, a penalty and a mechanical issue meant he couldn't maintain his lead against Leclerc, eventually settling for a finish outside the podium.
Gabriel Bortoleto finally broke into the points for Audi, climbing from an 11th place start to finish P8. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton, aiming for a record 10th British GP win, had to settle for P3 after a strategic pit stop under a Safety Car. His Sprint performance, where he finished second, still gave his home crowd something to cheer about.
Lando Norris made the most of McLaren's pace struggles, capturing third in the Sprint and a solid P4 in the main race. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen was vying for a podium until a rear wing issue sent him spinning out of contention.
Isack Hadjar salvaged a P5 finish on Sunday for Red Bull, making up for a point-miss in the Sprint. George Russell, despite a slow puncture, capitalized on others' misfortunes to secure a P2 finish, his first home podium.
Franco Colapinto led Alpine's charge to a crucial double points result, finishing P9 after starting from a distant P19, showcasing an impressive recovery drive.
Pierre Gasly helped Alpine with a P10 finish, while Sergio Perez equaled his season best with a P14 for Cadillac, just missing out on the top rankings.
As the season progresses, these performances are sure to keep the Power Rankings interesting. Stay tuned for more action as the drivers continue to battle it out on the track.