2016 driver ratings: 12-1

Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - Japanese Grand Prix - Practice Day - Suzuka, Japan

11. Valtteri Bottas - 7.14

With Williams slipping behind Force India as the season went on, Bottas did well to split Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg in the final championship standings. Had a slow start to the year but came alive when a big opportunity presented itself, finishing a strong third in Canada. He did fade slightly after that as the car became less competitive, but still maximised its potential at most race weekends and added two further strong results with sixth in Italy and fifth in Malaysia. Still felt something needed to change to push Bottas to the next level, and perhaps either a new team-mate in Lance Stroll or a move to Mercedes will provide it.