F1 2023 Driver Standings: Winners and Losers
The Formula 1 2023 season is in full swing, and the driver standings are starting to take shape.
There have been some surprises so far, with some drivers performing better than expected, and others struggling to meet expectations.
Here's a look at the top 5 drivers in the standings after the first half of the season:
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari)
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Verstappen has been the dominant driver so far this season, winning six of the first 10 races. He has a comfortable lead in the standings, and looks set to win his second consecutive world championship.
Perez has been a solid number two driver for Red Bull, and has picked up two wins so far this season. He is currently second in the standings, and is Verstappen's closest challenger.
Leclerc has been impressive for Ferrari, and has won two races so far this season. He is currently third in the standings, and is still in contention for the world championship.
Sainz has also been impressive for Ferrari, and has picked up one win so far this season. He is currently fourth in the standings, and is also in contention for the world championship.
Hamilton has struggled to match the pace of the Red Bull and Ferrari drivers so far this season. He has only picked up one win so far this season, and is currently fifth in the standings. It remains to be seen whether he can turn things around in the second half of the season.
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