Formula 1
Japanese GP
Driver Ratings
Japanese Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2022
By:
Matt Kew
Two drivers earn maximum scores in Autosport's driver ratings as Formula 1 made its long-awaited return to Japan. In the tricky conditions that greeted the grid at one of grand prix racing's grandee circuits, here's who impressed and who flattered to deceive
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Max Verstappen
Red Bull Racing
Position 1
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Sergio Perez
Red Bull Racing
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Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
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Esteban Ocon
Alpine
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Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
Position 5
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Sebastian Vettel
Aston Martin Racing
Position 6
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Fernando Alonso
Alpine
Position 7
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George Russell
Mercedes
Position 8
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Nicholas Latifi
Williams
Position 9
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Lando Norris
McLaren
Position 10
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Daniel Ricciardo
McLaren
Position 11
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Lance Stroll
Aston Martin Racing
Position 12
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Yuki Tsunoda
Racing Bulls
Position 13
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Kevin Magnussen
Haas F1 Team
Position 14
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Valtteri Bottas
Alfa Romeo
Position 15
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Zhou Guanyu
Alfa Romeo
Position 16
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Mick Schumacher
Haas F1 Team
Position 18
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Pierre Gasly
Racing Bulls
Position 17
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Alex Albon
Williams
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Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
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