The top 10 Formula 1 drivers of 2016
The nature of Formula 1 means drivers up and down the grid will impress weekend to weekend, given the machinery at their disposal, but who impressed the most during the 2016 season?
Nico Rosberg finally toppled Lewis Hamilton, as their personal rivalry for Formula 1's top prize reached its last conclusion this season.
Mercedes dominated F1 technically again, for the third year in succession, so these two monopolised the podium, winning 19 of the 21 races held between them.
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