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Motorsport Week’s 2026 F1 United States GP Driver Ratings

Kimi Antonelli took his ninth win of the season, all but wrapping up the drivers' title. Here's how the drivers fared at the F1 US GP.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 7:00 PM
Motorsport Week’s 2026 F1 United States GP Driver Ratings
Key Things to Know
  • Motorsport Week published driver ratings following the 2026 United States Grand Prix at COTA.
  • Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli earned the highest rating of 9.5 after winning from pole position.
  • Charles Leclerc finished second for Ferrari and earned a 9.0 rating, while Max Verstappen finished third.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Motorsport Week evaluated driver performances following the 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, where Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured victory. The Mercedes driver converted pole position into his ninth win of the season, finishing more than 13 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished third.

Writer Anirban Aly Mandal awarded Antonelli the top rating of 9.5 for moving closer to sealing the drivers' championship. Leclerc earned a 9.0 following a successful two-stop strategy, while Verstappen received an 8.5 as Red Bull's strategy faltered, mathematically eliminating him from title contention.

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