As Formula 1 approaches its summer break following the Hungarian Grand Prix, EA Sports and Codemasters have released the first major driver ratings update for F1 25. This update reflects performances up to the British Grand Prix, offering a comprehensive look at the season so far.

Key Highlights

• Oscar Piastri emerges as the second-biggest winner, gaining four points to reach an impressive 91 OVR. This marks the highest rating of his career, placing him on par with his teammate Lando Norris.
• George Russell also sees a significant boost, joining Piastri and Norris in second place on the rankings.
• Isack Hadjar surprises with a nine-point jump, reaching a new OVR of 77, thanks to improvements in Experience, Racecraft, and Awareness.
• On the flip side, Liam Lawson struggles, losing eight points to drop to 72 OVR due to a shaky start to the season.
• Max Verstappen surprisingly drops a couple of points, now standing just two points ahead of the competition.

Notable Changes

• Nico Hülkenberg gains one point after his podium at Silverstone, joining the list of winners alongside Lewis Hamilton, Alex Albon, Kimi Antonelli, and Oliver Bearman.
• Jack Doohan remains at the bottom of the rankings with a 67 OVR after losing his Alpine seat to Franco Colapinto.

Full Driver Rankings

Here’s the complete list of driver ratings after the update:

1. Max Verstappen -- Red Bull (93 OVR)
2. Oscar Piastri -- McLaren (91 OVR)
3. Lando Norris -- McLaren (91 OVR)
4. George Russell -- Mercedes (91 OVR)
5. Charles Leclerc -- Ferrari (90 OVR)
6. Lewis Hamilton -- Ferrari (90 OVR)
7. Fernando Alonso -- Aston Martin (88 OVR)
8. Carlos Sainz -- Williams (86 OVR)
9. Pierre Gasly -- Alpine (85 OVR)
10. Alexander Albon -- Williams (85 OVR)
11. Nico Hülkenberg -- Sauber (85 OVR)
12. Esteban Ocon -- Haas (83 OVR)
13. Yuki Tsunoda -- Red Bull (77 OVR)
14. Lance Stroll -- Aston Martin (77 OVR)
15. Kimi Antonelli -- Mercedes (77 OVR)
16. Isack Hadjar -- Racing Bulls (77 OVR)
17. Oliver Bearman -- Haas (75 OVR)
18. Gabriel Bortoleto -- Sauber (74 OVR)
19. Liam Lawson -- Racing Bulls (72 OVR)
20. Jack Doohan -- Alpine (67 OVR)

This update not only reflects the current standings but also sets the stage for an exciting second half of the season.