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F1i Driver Ratings for the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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Oscar Piastri, McLaren (Retired, Lap 1) 3/10

A very uncharacteristic nightmare double-whammy for F1’s championship leader: qualifying crash, false start, then Lap 1 lock-up into Turn 5. A silly mistake that shattered Oscar’s scoring streak and shrunk his title lead over Norris to 25 points, while delaying McLaren’s Constructors’ crown. But FIA rules have spared him a Singapore grid drop. "Not my finest," Piastri quipped at the end of the day, an understatement to say the least.

Franco Colapinto, Alpine (P19) 2/10

Underwent a chassis change after crashing in qualifying and then spun mid-race by a clumsy Alex Albon. Points remain as mythical as Alpine's front-row dreams. And pressure is mounting with Briatore's "Colapinto or Aron" ultimatum looming. Rookie grit meets reality's brick wall – Baku bit back hard. Singapore redemption? Don’t hold your breath…

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.