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Lando Norris Drops Down While Lewis Hamilton Climbs Latest F1 Rankings
Highlights
- Lewis Hamilton’s F1 rating rises from 91 to 92 after Ferrari win.
- Max Verstappen remains highest-rated driver at 95 in EA Sports F1.
- Lando Norris drops two points to 92 amid tougher season start.
- Kimi Antonelli’s rating jumps five points to 88 after five wins.
- Fernando Alonso falls one point to 89; other minor rating changes.
- Updated rankings reflect real 2026 F1 season performances and rivalries.
EA Sports has updated its F1 driver ratings following the 2026 DLC, aligning the game more closely with current on-track form. Lewis Hamilton gains, while Max Verstappen stays on top.
Verstappen remains the benchmark on 95, underlining Red Bull’s enduring reference point. The stability matches his consistency amid a season shaped by a tight Verstappen-Norris rivalry at the front.
Hamilton moves from 91 to 92 after his first Ferrari victory, signalling traction in Maranello’s project. That step complements his growing momentum in the 2026 title pursuit.
Lando Norris slips from 94 to 92, reflecting a tougher opening phase for McLaren. That adjustment mirrors the narrative around his start, explored in recent analysis of Norris’s season.
Hamilton rises from 91 to 92 after delivering Ferrari’s breakthrough win of 2026.
George Russell also dips to 92, while Charles Leclerc holds steady at 92. These tweaks track competitive balance across the front-runners rather than a single-team surge.
The timing follows EA’s DLC rollout and correlates with form lines seen in the updated 2026 championship standings, lending the roster added realism.
The standout mover is Kimi Antonelli, up five to 88 after five wins in seven rounds. The jump corrects an initial 83 that undervalued his immediate execution against established peers.
Elsewhere, Fernando Alonso drops to 89. Carlos Sainz edges down to 85. Alexander Albon falls to 83, while Pierre Gasly and Isack Hadjar nudge up to 85 and 84 respectively. Valtteri Bottas slips to 82.
Rookie progression is also captured. Arvid Lindblad gains five to reach 73, signaling recognition for raw speed and improved execution across race weekends.
Max Verstappen remains the top-rated driver at 95, a marker for Red Bull’s consistency.
Competitive implications are clear. Ferrari’s uptick puts more pressure on Red Bull, while McLaren’s slight regression narrows Norris’s margin in head-to-heads with Verstappen.
With the Austrian Grand Prix next, attention turns to whether Hamilton can sustain Ferrari’s trajectory and how Red Bull counters, particularly in qualifying execution and tyre life.
Kimi Antonelli’s five-win start drives a five-point rating surge to 88.
As the calendar advances, further volatility is likely. EA’s live updates should continue to mirror form swings driven by upgrade packages, circuit characteristics, and operational sharpness.
For players, the roster now better reflects current pace and rivalry profiles, sharpening the strategic edge in career and multiplayer modes as the 2026 season evolves.
Visual Summary
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Verstappen
95
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Hamilton
92
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Norris
92
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Antonelli
88
Hamilton ⬆️ surges in F1 Game Rankings
Max Verstappen ? STAYS TOP (95)
Hamilton +1 ▲ (92)
Norris –2 ▼ (92)
Antonelli +5 ? (88)
A New Challenge Emerges
Hamilton’s leap, Antonelli’s rise, and Norris’s struggles have shaken up the game board.
Can Ferrari’s comeback threaten Red Bull’s reign? The virtual and real-world roads ahead are shifting fast.
Hamilton’s leap, Antonelli’s rise, and Norris’s struggles have shaken up the game board.
Can Ferrari’s comeback threaten Red Bull’s reign? The virtual and real-world roads ahead are shifting fast.
Leclerc 92
Russell –1
Alonso –1
Lindblad +5
Albon –2
Bottas –2
Sainz –1
Russell –1
Alonso –1
Lindblad +5
Albon –2
Bottas –2
Sainz –1
Next up: The Austrian Grand Prix. Will Hamilton’s momentum continue? Or will Verstappen’s unshakeable pace hold firm?
Daniel Miller reports on Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends with race-day analysis, team-radio highlights, and point-standings updates. He explains power-unit upgrades, aerodynamic developments, and driver rivalries in straightforward, SEO-friendly language for a global F1 audience.
