F1i Driver Ratings for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix

Carlos Sainz, Williams (P16) – 3/10

Another weekend, another head-scratching incident for Sainz. Fighting outside the points, Carlos made a clumsy defensive move on his own team-mate, Albon, sending the sister car straight into retirement and earning himself a thoroughly deserved 10-second penalty. A disastrous afternoon that will make Monday morning's team debrief exceptionally awkward for the Spaniard.

 

Sergio Perez, Cadillac (P15) – 4.5/10

Starting from the pit lane, Checo made modest progress through the order to reach 15th, but that was largely down to a wave of retirements ahead rather than stunning racecraft. He spent most of his afternoon trapped in traffic, trailing a compromised Williams. The car didn't catch fire this time, which is perhaps the highest compliment available.