Spanish GP driver ratings highlight Norris, Antonelli and Sainz
Multiple outlets’ Spanish Grand Prix driver ratings singled out Lando Norris for strong pace, praised Andrea Kimi Antonelli, and viewed it as one of Franco Colapinto’s better weekends. Carlos Sainz also drew criticism for an overly combative display and an underwhelming weekend.

Post-race driver ratings from several Formula 1 outlets focused on a mix of standout performances and disappointments from the Spanish Grand Prix. PlanetF1 rated the full field and highlighted Lando Norris for strong pace that ultimately went unrewarded.
BBC Sport’s driver ratings, compiled by Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin, described Andrea Kimi Antonelli as impressive and said it was one of Franco Colapinto’s best weekends. The same broad set of ratings also identified Carlos Sainz as a driver whose Spanish GP was underwhelming.
Across the coverage, Norris and Antonelli were among the drivers to receive notable praise, while Sainz was judged more critically. PlanetF1 specifically characterised Sainz’s performance as overly combative.
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