As the 2022 F1 season approaches the halfway point, it’s a good time to take a look at how the drivers are performing so far. With six races under their belts, the drivers have had the opportunity to make their mark on the season and establish themselves as contenders for the championship.
Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) – Verstappen has been the standout driver of the season so far, with three victories and a total of 88 points. The Dutch driver has consistently been at the front of the grid, finishing on the podium in every race except for one. He currently leads the championship by a comfortable margin and looks set to be a strong contender for the title.
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – Despite a slow start to the season, Hamilton has found his form in recent races and currently sits second in the standings with 65 points. The seven-time World Champion has won two races this year and will be looking to close the gap on Verstappen in the remaining races.
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) – Bottas has had a solid start to the season, with one victory and a total of 47 points. The Finnish driver has consistently scored points and will be looking to challenge for podium finishes in the remaining races.
Lando Norris (McLaren) – Norris has been a surprise package this season, consistently outperforming expectations and finishing on the podium twice. He currently sits fourth in the standings with 45 points and will be looking to continue his strong form in the remaining races.
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – Leclerc has had a strong start to the season, scoring points in every race and finishing on the podium once.
The young Ferrari driver currently sits fifth in the standings with 41 points and will be looking to close the gap on the drivers ahead of him.
Sergio Perez (Red Bull Racing) – Perez has had a solid start to the season, scoring points in every race and finishing on the podium once. The Mexican driver currently sits sixth in the standings with 40 points and will be looking to challenge for podium finishes in the remaining races.
Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – Sainz has had a mixed start to the season, with some strong performances and some disappointments. He currently sits seventh in the standings with 39 points and will be looking to find more consistency in the remaining races.
Esteban Ocon (Alpine) – Ocon has had a consistent start to the season, scoring points in every race and finishing in the top 10 four times. The French driver currently sits eighth in the standings with 27 points and will be looking to build on his success and challenge for podium finishes in the remaining races.
Fernando Alonso (Alpine) – Alonso, who is making his return to F1 after a two-year absence, has had a solid start to the season, scoring points in three out of the six races. The veteran driver currently sits ninth in the standings with 18 points and will be looking to build on his success in the remaining races.
Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) – Gasly has had a mixed start to the season, with some strong performances and some disappointments. He currently sits 10th in the standings with 16 points and will be looking to find more consistency in the remaining races.
Overall, the 2022 F1 season has been highly competitive, with several drivers and teams challenging for victories and podium finishes. With the halfway point of the season approaching, it’s anyone’s guess who will come out on top and claim the championship. The remaining races will be crucial in