F1i Driver Ratings for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 6/10

Leclerc had the pace to challenge but appeared more conservative than his feisty teammate in their wheel-to-wheel battles. He spent the race locked in a stalemate with Hamilton and ultimately finished 4th. Losing the intra-team battle on a weekend where Ferrari was competitive disappointed the Monegasque, but the fun he enjoyed out on the track was a consolation.

 

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari – 8/10

Hamilton looks reborn in red. A "winning performance" that saw him jump both Mercedes at the start and lead the first lap. He was an early nuisance for Mercedes and emerged victorious from a thrilling scrap with Leclerc. His first Ferrari podium was a statement of intent. Get in there Lewis!