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1. Oscar Piastri
Last race (Monaco 2025): 3rd
Spain GP results: 2024 (7th), 2023 (13th), 2022 (7th)
Analysis: Oscar is leading the championship with consistent progress each year at Spain. His strong Monaco podium shows he’s ready to fight for top spots this season.
2. Lando Norris
Last race: 1st
Spain GP results: 2024 (2nd), 2023 (17th), 2022 (8th)
Analysis: Lando’s Monaco win boosts his confidence and signals he can challenge for podiums. His Spain results show growth and resilience.
3. Max Verstappen
Last race: 4th
Spain GP results: 2024 (1st), 2023 (1st), 2022 (1st)
Analysis: Max remains dominant in Spain with three straight wins. Despite a rare 4th in Monaco, he stays the driver to beat.
4. George Russell
Last race: 11th
Spain GP results: 2024 (4th), 2023 (3rd), 2022 (3rd)
Analysis: A steady and reliable scorer for Mercedes, George aims to bounce back from Monaco and help Mercedes secure second in the F1 teams’ standings.
5. Charles Leclerc
Last race: 2nd
Spain GP results: 2024 (5th), 2023 (11th), 2022 (DNF)
Analysis: Charles is improving steadily and pushing Ferrari closer to the front. His Monaco podium shows his current good form.
6. Lewis Hamilton
Last race: 5th
Spain GP results: 2024 (3rd), 2023 (2nd), 2022 (5th)
Analysis: Lewis remains a strong podium contender for Ferrari, blending experience and consistency even if wins have been elusive.
7. Kimi Antonelli
Last race: 18th
Spain GP results: Rookie (no data)
Analysis: Mercedes’ promising young driver is still learning but shows good potential.
8. Alexander Albon
Last race: 9th
Spain GP results: 2024 (18th), 2023 (16th), 2022 (18th)
Analysis: Albon’s form with Williams is improving, gaining points and consistency.
9. Esteban Ocon
Last race: 7th
Spain GP results: 2024 (10th), 2023 (8th), 2022 (7th)
Analysis: Ocon brings reliability and solid points for Haas, showing steady midfield strength.
10. Isack Hadjar
Last race: 6th
Spain GP results: Rookie (no data)
Analysis: Hadjar impressed at Monaco and looks like a key talent for Racing Bulls.
11. Lance Stroll
Last race: 15th
Spain GP results: 2024 (14th), 2023 (6th), 2022 (15th)
Analysis: Stroll has been inconsistent but remains capable of points finishes.
12. Carlos Sainz
Last race: 12th
Spain GP results: 2024 (6th), 2023 (5th), 2022 (4th)
Analysis: Now at Williams, Sainz is adjusting to a new team but brings valuable experience.
13. Yuki Tsunoda
Last race: 17th
Spain GP results: 2024 (19th), 2023 (12th), 2022 (10th)
Analysis: Yuki continues to develop but still struggles for consistent points.
14. Pierre Gasly
Last race: DNF
Spain GP results: 2024 (9th), 2023 (10th), 2022 (13th)
Analysis: Gasly aims to bounce back after a DNF, bringing experience to Alpine’s midfield fight.
15. Nico Hulkenberg
Last race: 16th
Spain GP results: 2024 (11th), 2023 (15th), 2022 (DNF)
Analysis: Hulkenberg’s inconsistency holds him back despite his experience.
16. Oliver Bearman
Last race: 12th
Spain GP results: Rookie (no data)
Analysis: Rookie Bearman is showing promise and will learn more on Spain’s demanding circuit.
17. Liam Lawson
Last race: 8th
Spain GP results: Rookie (no data)
Analysis: Lawson’s rookie campaign builds momentum with solid performances.
18. Fernando Alonso
Last race: DNF
Spain GP results: 2024 (12th), 2023 (7th), 2022 (9th)
Analysis: Alonso struggles this season, facing challenges at Aston Martin.
19. Gabriel Bortoleto
Last race: 14th
Spain GP results: Rookie (no data)
Analysis: Bortoleto is in early development stages, gaining experience.
20. Franco Colapinto
Last race: 13th
Spain GP results: Rookie (no data)
Analysis: Colapinto is growing steadily, showing consistent finishes.