Franco Colapinto: What ranking at La 100?

The 2024 Formula 1 season was marked by the domination of Max Verstappen, who not only won his fourth world title with Red Bull, but was also named best driver of the year by his colleagues, among whom was Franco Colapinto.

In a survey organized by the official Formula 1 website, drivers evaluated the performance of their rivals, and the Dutchman largely dominated the poll.

In second position, we find Lando Norriswhile Charles Leclerc completes the podium. Both drivers also shone throughout the season, consolidating their status among the favorites.

This survey, which is carried out confidentially, allows drivers to rank their ten best opponents by awarding points according to the official F1 system. Max Verstappen was selected in the top four by all participants, and eight of them named him the best of the season.

Lando Norriswho finished the season ranked second with four Grand Prix victories, was chosen as the second best driver. Charles Leclerc, third in the drivers' championship with Ferrari, took third place in this ranking, improving his position compared to last year.

George Russell (4°) and Oscar Piastri (5°) complete the top five. Piastri, a McLaren driver, established himself as one of the sport's most promising players after winning the Hungarian and Azerbaijan Grands Prix.

The ranking is finished by Carlos Sainz Jr. (6th), Pierre Gasly (7th), Nico Hülkenberg (8th), Fernando Alonso (9th) and Lewis Hamilton (10th). Hamilton's position was particularly notable, as he fell eight places from the previous year, reflecting a difficult season for the seven-time world champion.

As for the Argentinian Franco Colapintowho is currently enjoying a vacation in his country practicing other sports, he failed to place in the top ten. Nevertheless, he had the opportunity to express his preferences in this survey which highlights the talents of Formula 1.