Norris tops Sao Paulo GP driver ratings with perfect 10

Lando Norris earned a 10 in the RacingNews365 driver ratings for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, a score described as reserved for drivers who achieve something he did not. His only lost half-mark came from losing a position at the start to Kimi Antonelli, which he regained through a dominant run after taking the lead back on his way to a strong win.

Max Verstappen also received a 10 despite not taking pole or winning the race. He parked his car in Q2 with an engine penalty after failing to make Q3, then rose from 21st on the grid to second. Liam Lawson was rated 9.5 after finishing seventh, beating both Ferraris after Charles Leclerc's penalty. Nico Hulkenberg was given a 9 for fourth on the grid, despite missing Friday running and a 10-second penalty.

At the bottom of the ratings, Valtteri Bottas scored 5 after a threaded wheel-nut led to his first DNS of the year. Sergio Perez, Gabriel Bortoleto, Carlos Sainz and Lance Stroll each received scores of 4 or lower.